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Virginia Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 25 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 11,334 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Virginia include Bishop Ireton High School, Loudoun School for Advanced Studies, and Catholic High School.
The average tuition cost is $13,549, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,964.
64% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 25

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 25

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Virginia (2026-27)

Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo
Fusion Academy Alexandria
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
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Hampton Roads International Montessori School Photo
Hampton Roads International Montessori School
Gr: PK-9 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
11790 Jefferson Ave, Ste. 200
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 873-8950
(2)
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Peninsula Catholic High School Photo
Peninsula Catholic High School
Gr: 8-12 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
600 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-7247
(5)
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Fusion Academy Loudoun Photo
Fusion Academy Loudoun
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
19300 Promenade Dr., Suite 200
Leesburg, VA 20176
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Tysons Photo
Fusion Academy Tysons
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
1934 Old Gallows Road, Suite 200
Vienna, VA 22182
(877) 673-8893
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Bishop Ireton High School Photo
Bishop Ireton High School
Gr: 9-12 | 922 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
201 Cambridge Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 751-7606
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Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School Photo
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School
Gr: NS-12 | 516 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
2501 Academy Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-4211
(1)
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Catholic High School Photo
Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 558 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
4552 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 467-2881
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Cloverhill Christian Academy Photo
Cloverhill Christian Academy
Gr: NS-4 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
12310 Bailey Bridge Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-3115
(4)
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Loudoun School for Advanced Studies Photo
Loudoun School for Advanced Studies
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
20577 Ashburn Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 956-5020
(7)
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Massanutten Military Academy Photo
Massanutten Military Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 11
614 South Main St.
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
(1)
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Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School Photo
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
8250 Woodman Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 262-1770
(8)
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Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Photo
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
52 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-2754
(4)
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Pace Academy Photo
Pace Academy
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
1510 Courthouse Road
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 464-7579
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Portsmouth Catholic Regional School Photo
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
2301 Oregon Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 488-6744
(2)
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St. Anne Catholic School Photo
St. Anne Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
580 Oakview Avenue
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 669-0048
(8)
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St. Benedict Catholic School Photo
St. Benedict Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
3100 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 254-8850
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St. Matthew's School Photo
St. Matthew's School
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
3316 Sandra Ln
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 420-2455
(1)
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St. Paul VI Catholic High School Photo
St. Paul VI Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,213 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 70
Catholic
42341 Braddock Road
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 352-0925
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Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Photo
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1449 Hendricks Store Rd.
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 296-3292
(1)
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Trinity Christian School Of Fairfax Photo
Trinity Christian School Of Fairfax
Gr: K-12 | 750 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
11204 Braddock Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 273-8787
(9)
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Trinity Lutheran School Photo
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
6812 River Road
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 245-2576
(5)
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Banner Christian School Photo
Banner Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
5831 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 276-5200
(2)
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Evergreen Christian School Photo
Evergreen Christian School
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
21336 Evergreen Mills Road
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 253-6400
(14)
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Map of Tree Of Life Christian Prep School
Tree Of Life Christian Prep School
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
6050 Plank Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2019
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Virginia?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Virginia include Bishop Ireton High School, Loudoun School for Advanced Studies, and Catholic High School.
How many private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Virginia?
25 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Virginia.
How much do private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $13,549, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,964.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Virginia?
Virginia private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are approximately 44% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
64% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
28
Private Schools
11,334
Students
$13,549
Avg. Tuition
44%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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