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Best Virginia Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) serving 2,267 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Virginia include Gateway Christian Academy, The Nysmith School, and Christ Chapel Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
41% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Virginia (2026-27)

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The Nysmith School
Gr: PK-8 | 698 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 70
Specialized Curriculum
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
(21)
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Map of Christ Chapel Academy
Christ Chapel Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 397 students
13909 Smoketown Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 670-3822
(4)
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Map of Gateway Christian Academy
Gateway Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students
Baptist
5473 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-6551
(1)
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Map of Alternative Paths Training School -staff/fred
Alternative Paths Training School -staff/fred
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students
Special Education School
710 Littlepage St
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 373-8760
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Map of Blue Mountain School
Blue Mountain School
Gr: PK-7 | 78 students
Alternative School
470 Christiansburg Pike Ne
Floyd, VA 24091
(540) 745-4234
(1)
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Map of Brec Academy
Brec Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 19 students
Special Education School
455 Old Wagner Rd
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 733-2180
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Map of Bridges Treatment Center
Bridges Treatment Center
Gr: 3-11 | 22 students
Alternative School
693 Leesville Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 200-5062
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Map of Calvary Seventh-day Adventist School
Calvary Seventh-day Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 21 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1200 17th St
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 782-4492
(1)
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Map of Charterhouse School - Edinburg
Charterhouse School - Edinburg
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Special Education School
508 Piccadilly St
Edinburg, VA 22824
(804) 254-9662
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Goddard School-leesburg Photo
Goddard School-leesburg
Gr: NS-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool
601 Tavistock Drive SE
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 443-6766
(1)
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Map of Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 69 students
Christian
1461 Dry Fork Road
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
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Map of Kempsville Center For Behavioral Health
Kempsville Center For Behavioral Health
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
860 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-0253
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Map of Life Academy
Life Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Assembly of God
7422 Deer Branch Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 563-5140
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Map of Lifes Academy
Lifes Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
All-boys | Special Education School
200 Dent St
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-0086
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Map of Lighthouse Academy Of Fredericksburg
Lighthouse Academy Of Fredericksburg
Gr: PK-12 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4
Montessori School (Christian)
10713 Tidewater Trl
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 372-9699
(5)
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Map of Mountain View Christian School
Mountain View Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
Baptist
2196 Harding Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-2184
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Map of Rivermont School - Greater Petersburg
Rivermont School - Greater Petersburg
Gr: K-12 | 41 students
Special Education School
12318a Boydton Plank Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-5313
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Virginia?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Virginia include Gateway Christian Academy, The Nysmith School, and Christ Chapel Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in Virginia?
17 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in Virginia.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Virginia?
Virginia private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
41% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
17
Private Schools
2,267
Students
$19,415
Avg. Tuition
37%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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