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Best Virginia Nonsectarian Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 432 nonsectarian private schools in Virginia. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Virginia.
The top-ranked nonsectarian private schools in Virginia include Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science, BASIS Independent McLean, and Congressional School.

Top-Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools in Virginia (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
BASIS Independent McLean
BASIS Independent McLean Photo - The Toddler Program provides a supportive environment that nurtures growing minds and lays the necessary building blocks for development.
(5)
8000 Jones Branch Dr.
McLean, VA 22102
(571) 378-5510
Gr: PK-12 | 703 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition 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
Browne Academy
Browne Academy Photo - Founded in 1941, Browne was the first integrated preschool in Virginia.
(9)
5917 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
Gr: NS-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 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 | 1,102 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
Chesapeake Bay Academy
Chesapeake Bay Academy Photo - Innovators in education for children who learn differently.
Special Education School
(2)
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Gr: 1-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Congressional School
Congressional School Photo
(21)
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 533-9711
Gr: NS-8 | 480 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Edlin School
Edlin School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
10742 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-3990
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 15 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
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
Hampton Roads International Montessori School
Hampton Roads International Montessori School Photo - Our students love coming to school! They are engaged; exploring, learning, growing and becoming independent by using interactive materials and hands-on experiences beginning at 16 months and continuing through 14 years of age. #HRIMS #HamptonRoadsInternationalMontessoriSchool
Montessori School
(2)
11790 Jefferson Ave, Ste. 200
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 873-8950
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science
Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science Photo - Team work in Community Class
Special Program Emphasis
(13)
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 70 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Langley School
The Langley School Photo
(3)
1411 Balls Hill Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Gr: NS-8 | 537 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Loudoun Country Day School
Loudoun Country Day School Photo - Loudoun Country Day School is located on 70 acres with playing fields, a cross-country course, and 6 tennis courts. We are accredited by the VAIS (Virginia Association of Independent Schools), members of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) and AISGW (Association of Independent Schools in the Greater Washington Area.)
(3)
20600 Red Cedar Drive
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 777-3841
Gr: NS-8 | 355 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
The Nysmith School
The Nysmith School Photo - 1:9 teacher/ student ratio allows teachers to help every child succeed. At The Nysmith School, students receive 45 minutes of hands-on science instruction every day.
Special Program Emphasis
(21)
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Gr: PK-8 | 698 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 70 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pinecrest School
Pinecrest School Photo - Pinecrest School Campus -- Modern buildings with many classroom and enrichment spaces students enjoy daily.
(3)
7209 Quiet Cove
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 354-3446
Gr: NS-6 | 115 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
The Potomac School
The Potomac School Photo
(1)
1301 Potomac School Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 749-6313
Gr: K-12 | 1,052 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition listed
Prince William Academy
Prince William Academy Photo - Nestled on a natural, 3-acre property, our campus has plenty of room to accommodate our students, whether they are on our playground, outdoor basketball court, or on our field.
(8)
3480 Commission Court
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 491-1444
Gr: NS-8 | 251 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wakefield School
Wakefield School Photo - Wakefield fosters the character, curiosity, and clear voices the world will always need.
(4)
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7501
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westminster School
Westminster School Photo - Grizzy makes an appearance at our annual Pep Rally, exciting his many fans in the crowd!
(13)
3819 Gallows Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-3620
Gr: NS-8 | 231 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
6200 Interparcel Rd
Alexandria, VA 22315
(571) 788-9221
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Tuition listed
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
4401 Roger Stover Dr
Fairfax, VA 22033
(804) 360-4141
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Alexandria
Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Loudoun
Fusion Academy Loudoun Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
19300 Promenade Dr., Suite 200
Leesburg, VA 20176
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Reston
Fusion Academy Reston Photo - In our mixed-media art studio students can discover their artistic passions or continue their love of creating art. We offer painting, drawing, graphic design, and many more different mediums for students to express themselves through art.
Alternative School
(1)
11700 Plaza America Drive, Suite 150
Reston, VA 20190
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Tysons
Fusion Academy Tysons Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
1934 Old Gallows Road, Suite 200
Vienna, VA 22182
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Independent School of Winchester
Independent School of Winchester Photo - ISW students enjoy our charming rural setting!
(5)
769 Round Hill Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 773-3814
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Academy of Academic Excellence
(8)
12345 Gayton Rd.
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 740-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
The Axon School
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
20608 Gordon Park Square #170
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 828-5863
Gr: 1-8 Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aylett Country Day School
Aylett Country Day School Photo
1657 Powcan Rd.
Bruington, VA 23023
(804) 443-3214
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Bean Tree Learning
Daycare / Preschool
43629 Greenway Corporate Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 223-3110
Gr: PK-K | 249 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Belle Heth Elementary School
151 George St
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3653
Gr: 3-6 | 516 students
Blue Bird Of Alexandria
Alternative School
346 Commerce St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-1268
Gr: PK-2 | 296 students Tuition listed
Broadwater Academy
3500 Broadwater Rd
Exmore, VA 23350
(860) 480-0280
Gr: PK-12 | 348 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Brunswick Academy
Brunswick Academy Photo - Class of 2020
2100 Planters Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2220
Gr: PK-12 | 322 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Burgundy Farm Country Day School
Burgundy Farm Country Day School Photo - Our Alexandria campus (pictured) is 26 acres in the heart of Alexandria. The Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies is located on a 500 acre campus in West Virginia.
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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