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Best Virginia Private High Schools Belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 31 private high schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) serving 16,226 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Virginia include Fairfax Christian School, Episcopal High School, and Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School.
The average tuition cost is $25,081, which is higher than the Virginia private high school average tuition cost of $18,843.
58% of private high schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Virginia (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Fairfax Christian School
Fairfax Christian School Photo - Fairfax Christian School lower school students benefit from exceptional teachers, and advanced curriculum.
(Christian)
(11)
22870 Pacific Boulevard
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
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
Peninsula Catholic High School
Peninsula Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
600 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-7247
Gr: 8-12 | 286 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 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 | 209 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School
Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
6600 Little Falls Rd
Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 237-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,153 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Carmel School
The Carmel School Photo - The Carmel School
(Christian)
(5)
9020 Jericho Road
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-3288
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Covenant School
The Covenant School Photo
(Christian)
175 Hickory St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 220-7330
Gr: PK-12 | 759 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 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
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo - Grace Christian School has worked diligently over the years to refine our emphasis on Christian worldview integration in all aspects of our educational program. Our desire is to teach our students to live their lives "coram Deo"; in the presence of God, under the authority of God, and to the glory of God.
(Christian)
(2)
19 S Market Street
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-0937
Gr: NS-12 | 328 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition 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
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
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
Isle Of Wight Academy
17111 Courthouse Highway
Isle Of Wight, VA 23397
(757) 357-3866
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate listed
K12 Private Academy
11720 Plaza America Drive Suite 900
Reston, VA 20190
(855) 653-4141
Gr: K-12 | 3,087 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kenston Forest School
(Christian)
75 Ridge Road
Blackstone, VA 23824
(434) 292-7218
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Middleton Academy
Alternative School
3460 Commission Ct # 200
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-7882
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Tuition listed
Norfolk Christian Schools
Norfolk Christian Schools Photo - Norfolk Christian Upper School Campus
(Christian)
(2)
255 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 423-5770
Gr: PK-12 | 764 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Christopher's School
All-boys (Episcopal)
(6)
711 Saint Christophers Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Gr: PK-12 | 985 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint John Paul The Great Catholic High School
Saint John Paul The Great Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
17700 Dominican Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-0246
Gr: 9-12 | 655 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 55 Tuition listed
Southampton Academy
Southampton Academy Photo
26495 Old Plank Rd
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-2512
Gr: PK-12 | 377 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Southeast Academy
Southeast Academy Photo - K-12 Accredited Private Online School: Southeast Academy offers a, flexible, customized education for your child!
(Christian)
(4)
137 Palmer Avenue
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-7777
Gr: NS-12 | 299 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian School Of Fairfax
Trinity Christian School Of Fairfax Photo - Trinity is blessed to offer Athletics programs to students in Grades 6 through 12. There are 36 different teams at Trinity which compete and practice over three seasons: fall, winter, and spring.
(Christian)
(9)
11204 Braddock Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 273-8787
Gr: K-12 | 750 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Woodberry Forest School
Woodberry Forest School Photo
All-boys
(2)
898 Woodberry Forest Rd
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Gw Community School
The Gw Community School Photo - GW Community School - Coyote Pride
(5)
9001 Braddock Rd, Suite 111
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 978-7208
Gr: 8-12 | 47 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Lynnhaven School
Lynnhaven School Photo - Often, students will present at various conferences across the commonwealth.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
8151 Warriner Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 750-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The New School Of Northern Virginia
The New School Of Northern Virginia Photo
(9)
9431 Silver King Court
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 691-3040
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Word Of Life Christian Academy
Word Of Life Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
5225 Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-2312
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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