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Buford Road Christian Academy Top 22 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (VA)
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Best Virginia Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Schools (NAPS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to National Association of Private Schools (NAPS) serving 961 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Schools (NAPS) in Virginia include St. Bernadette School, Ocean View Christian Academy, and Buford Road Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Schools (NAPS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Schools (NAPS) in Virginia (2026-27)

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Great Bridge Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
700 Mount Pleasant Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-4688
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Buford Road Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
819 Buford Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-0197
(5)
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Ocean View Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
9504 Selby Pl
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 583-1808
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St. Bernadette School
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
7602 Old Keene Mill Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-8696
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Schools (NAPS) in Virginia?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Schools (NAPS) in Virginia include St. Bernadette School, Ocean View Christian Academy, and Buford Road Christian Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Private Schools (NAPS) are located in Virginia?
4 private schools belonging to National Association of Private Schools (NAPS) are located in Virginia.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Schools (NAPS) are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
100% of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Schools (NAPS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
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Private Schools
961
Students
$7,685
Avg. Tuition
41%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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