Virginia Nonsectarian Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 144 nonsectarian private high schools in Virginia. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Virginia.
The top ranked nonsectarian private high schools in Virginia include Cape Henry Collegiate, Flint Hill School, and Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 144

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 144

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private High Schools in Virginia (2026-27)

BASIS Independent School of McLean Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 703 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 50
8000 Jones Branch Dr.
McLean, VA 22102
(571) 378-5510
(5)
Blue Ridge School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 6
All-boys
273 Mayo Drive
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
(1)
Cape Henry Collegiate Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,102 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18
1320 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
(7)
Chesapeake Bay Academy Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
(2)
Fishburne Military School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
All-boys
255 South Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7700
(2)
Foxcroft School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 20
All-girls
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
(1)
Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
Hampton Roads International Montessori School Photo
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)
Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 70
Specialized Curriculum
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
(13)
The Potomac School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 1,069 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 47
1301 Potomac School Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 749-6313
(1)
Wakefield School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 34
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7501
(4)
Fusion Academy Loudoun Photo
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
19300 Promenade Dr., Suite 200
Leesburg, VA 20176
(877) 673-8893
Fusion Academy Reston Photo
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
11700 Plaza America Drive, Suite 150
Reston, VA 20190
(877) 673-8893
(1)
Fusion Academy Tysons Photo
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
1934 Old Gallows Road, Suite 200
Vienna, VA 22182
(877) 673-8893
Independent School of Winchester Photo
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
769 Round Hill Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 773-3814
(5)
Map of Amelia Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
8741 N. Five Forks Road
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(180) 456-1227
Map of Broadwater Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 348 students
3500 Broadwater Rd
Exmore, VA 23350
(860) 480-0280
Brunswick Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9
2100 Planters Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2220
Carlisle School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 17
300 Carlisle Rd
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 632-7288
(2)
Collegiate School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,690 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 5
103 N Mooreland Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
(1)
Commonwealth Academy Photo
Gr: 5-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
1321 Leslie Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-6912
(5)
Community High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
302 Campbell Ave Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 345-1688
Map of Fairfax Collegiate Summer Program
Gr: 3-9 | 4,095 students
722 Grant St., Suite J
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 481-3080
Flint Hill School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 20
3320 Jermantown Road
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 584-2314
(3)
Fredericksburg Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 326 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 16
10800 Academy Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
(12)
Map of Fuqua School
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10
605 Fuqua Dr
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 392-4131
Hampton Roads Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 45
739 Academy Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Map of Highland School
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12
597 Broadview Ave
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
(1)
Map of The Howard Gardner School
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5
Alternative School
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Map of Isle Of Wight Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students
17111 Courthouse Highway
Isle Of Wight, VA 23397
(757) 357-3866
Keswick School Photo
Gr: 4-12 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
All-boys | Special Education School
500 Little Keswick Ln
Keswick, VA 22947
(434) 295-0457
Loudoun School for Advanced Studies Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
20577 Ashburn Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 956-5020
(7)
Lynnhaven School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
8151 Warriner Rd
Richmond, VA 23231
(804) 750-2300
(2)
The Madeira School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 34
All-girls
8328 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
(1)
Massanutten Military Academy Photo
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked nonsectarian private high schools in Virginia?
The top ranked nonsectarian private high schools in Virginia include Cape Henry Collegiate, Flint Hill School, and Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science.
How many nonsectarian private high schools are located in Virginia?
144 nonsectarian private high schools are located in Virginia.

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