Blue Ridge School Photo - Battle House is the home of the Advancement and Admissions office, as well as the Alumni Reception Room.

Best Virginia Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 56 private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 23,609 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Virginia include The Madeira School, BASIS Independent McLean, and Episcopal High School.
The average tuition cost is $35,531, which is higher than the Virginia private high school average tuition cost of $18,843.
41% of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Virginia (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
BASIS Independent McLean
BASIS Independent McLean Photo - Students donned their House T-shirts for our first house event, cheering as new members joined Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Get ready for an EPIC year of friendly rivalry!
(5)
8000 Jones Branch Drive
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(571) 672-4710
Gr: PK-12 | 697 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blue Ridge School
Blue Ridge School Photo - Battle House is the home of the Advancement and Admissions office, as well as the Alumni Reception Room.
All-boys
(1)
273 Mayo Drive
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cape Henry Collegiate
Cape Henry Collegiate Photo
(7)
1320 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
Gr: PK-12 | 1,097 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
Fishburne Military School
Fishburne Military School Photo
All-boys
(2)
255 South Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7700
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fork Union Military Academy
Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Graduation Day is a happy day!
All-boys (Baptist)
(2)
4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4406
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Norfolk Academy
Norfolk Academy Photo - Norfolk Academy's Wynne-Darden stadium features a turf field for football and lacrosse. The school has more than 70 athletic teams, and the majority of students participate in at least one season of athletics. Facilities include multiple playing fields, several gymnasiums, a weight room, and an indoor pool.
(1)
1585 Wesleyan Dr
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
Gr: 1-12 | 1,208 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Randolph-Macon Academy
Randolph-Macon Academy Photo
(Methodist)
(1)
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
Gr: 8-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - As a college preparatory Episcopal Church School in Alexandria, Virginia, that educates students from ages 3 through grade 12, we foster a close-knit community where every student belongs, grows, and thrives.
(Episcopal)
1000 St. Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Gr: NS-12 | 1,230 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
Wakefield School
Wakefield School Photo - Wakefield School is situated on 68 acres in the beautiful rolling hills of Virginia Piedmont horse country. The famous drive up our hill becomes one of the most fond memories for our Wakefield families. In addition to the stunning mountain views and breathtaking sunrises, our students benefit from the expansive outdoor classroom that this natural setting provides.
(4)
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7544
Gr: PK-12 | 374 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Williamsburg Christian Academy
Williamsburg Christian Academy Photo - Learning at WCA is personalized to the way in which God created them. WCA has teachers specially trained to teach to students who learn best in non-traditional ways or who may need accommodations to help them learn best. This includes the incorporation of IEP's into a personalized learning plan (PEP) when required.
(Christian)
(15)
101 School House Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-1978
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Benedictine College Preparatory
Benedictine College Preparatory Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
12829 River Road
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 708-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Broadwater Academy
3500 Broadwater Rd
Exmore, VA 23350
(860) 480-0280
Gr: PK-12 | 348 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Chatham Hall
Chatham Hall Photo - At Chatham Hall, we encourage every member of our community to uncover and live up to the best version of themselves.
All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christchurch School
Christchurch School Photo - Christchurch is recognized for rigorous academics and a well-rounded college prep program. 100% of Christchurch students are accepted to four-year colleges, with the majority attending universities on the U.S. News & World Report's top 150 list.
(Episcopal)
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Collegiate School
Collegiate School Photo
(1)
103 N Mooreland Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
Gr: PK-12 | 1,690 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Commonwealth Academy
Commonwealth Academy Photo
(5)
1321 Leslie Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-6912
Gr: 5-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Eastern Mennonite School
Eastern Mennonite School Photo
(Mennonite)
(5)
801 Parkwood Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
Gr: K-12 | 377 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Episcopal High School
Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program
(Episcopal)
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Flint Hill School
Flint Hill School Photo - When students are known, challenged, and supported as they develop from adolescence into adulthood, there is no limit to what they can achieve in college and beyond.
(3)
3320 Jermantown Road
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 584-2314
Gr: PK-12 | 1,061 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 Tuition listed
Foxcroft School
Foxcroft School Photo - Cherry Blossoms in bloom
All-girls
(1)
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Fredericksburg Academy
Fredericksburg Academy Photo - Fredericksburg Academy students are scholars, athletes, artists, and leaders. Our curriculum is designed to build both knowledge and goodness.
(12)
10800 Academy Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
Gr: PK-12 | 326 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fuqua School
605 Fuqua Dr
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 392-4131
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greenbrier Christian Academy
Greenbrier Christian Academy Photo - The Early Childhood Center at Greenbrier Christian Academy was voted "Best of Chesapeake" in 2009.
(Christian)
311 Kempsville Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9595
Gr: PK-12 | 557 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Hampton Roads Academy
Hampton Roads Academy Photo
739 Academy Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hargrave Military Academy
All-boys (Baptist)
(6)
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Highland School
(1)
597 Broadview Ave
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Howard Gardner School
Alternative School
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Christian School
Immanuel Christian School Photo - At Immanuel, our students flourish in an atmosphere of encouragement to take intellectual risks and discover the furthest limit of their gifts and abilities. Every grade features hands-on learning experiences to enhance curriculum. Each year, our second grade students look forward to a participating in a fossil hunt.
(Christian)
(18)
6915 Braddock Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
Gr: K-12 | 630 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Madeira School
The Madeira School Photo - Capitol Hill internships in the offices of senators and representatives are a hallmark of the junior year at Madeira
All-girls
(1)
8328 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
614 South Main St.
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Gr: 8-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Middleburg Academy, Inc.
Middleburg Academy, Inc. Photo - Student leadership positions help students to take ownership of their education.
Special Program Emphasis
35321 Notre Dame Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5581
Gr: 8-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 826-4805
Gr: 8-12 | 250 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Millwood School
Millwood School Photo - Millwood Upper School www.millwoodschool.org
(3)
15100 Millwood School Ln
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-3200
Gr: PK-12 | 260 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3373 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-8789
Gr: PK-12 | 919 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The New Community School
The New Community School Photo - Massey Hall at The New Community School
Special Education School
(1)
4211 Hermitage Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-2494
Gr: 5-12 | 229 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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