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Best Virginia Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 47 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) serving 20,819 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Virginia include Episcopal High School, Cape Henry Collegiate, and Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science.
The average tuition cost is $25,613, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,257.
54% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 47

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 47

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Virginia (2026-27)

Blue Ridge School Photo
Blue Ridge School
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)
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Cape Henry Collegiate Photo
Cape Henry Collegiate
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)
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Fishburne Military School
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)
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Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science Photo
Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 70
Specialized Curriculum
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
(13)
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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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Peninsula Catholic High School Photo
Peninsula Catholic High School
Gr: 8-12 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
600 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-7247
(5)
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Virginia Academy Photo
Virginia Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 827 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
19790 Ashburn Rd
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 209-5500
(2)
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Williamsburg Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
101 School House Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-1978
(15)
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Map of Bean Tree Learning
Bean Tree Learning
Gr: PK-K | 249 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
43629 Greenway Corporate Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 223-3110
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Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School Photo
Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,153 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21
Catholic
6600 Little Falls Rd
Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 237-1400
(3)
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The Carmel School
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
9020 Jericho Road
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-3288
(5)
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Charlottesville Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1205 Pen Park Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 964-0400
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The Covenant School
Gr: PK-12 | 765 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
175 Hickory St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 220-7330
(6)
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Eastern Mennonite School
Gr: K-12 | 377 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 14
Mennonite
801 Parkwood Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
(5)
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Episcopal High School Photo
Episcopal High School
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 37
Episcopal
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
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Grace Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 328 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
19 S Market Street
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-0937
(2)
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Greenbrier Christian Academy Photo
Greenbrier Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 557 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
311 Kempsville Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9595
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Map of Hargrave Military Academy
Hargrave Military Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13
All-boys (Baptist)
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
(6)
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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
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Map of Isle Of Wight Academy
Isle Of Wight Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
17111 Courthouse Highway
Isle Of Wight, VA 23397
(757) 357-3866
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Virginia?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Virginia include Episcopal High School, Cape Henry Collegiate, and Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in Virginia?
47 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in Virginia.
How much do private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $25,613, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,257.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Virginia?
Virginia private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
54% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
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Private Schools
20,819
Students
$25,613
Avg. Tuition
32%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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