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Virginia Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 32 private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) serving 16,661 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Virginia include Cape Henry Collegiate, Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science, and Eastern Mennonite School.
The average tuition cost is $19,797, which is higher than the Virginia private elementary school average tuition cost of $14,814.
61% of private elementary 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 (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 32

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 32

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

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 Photo
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: 6 | Extracurriculars: 70
Specialized Curriculum
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
(13)
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The Nysmith School Photo
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
(22)
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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 Photo
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
(16)
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The Carmel School Photo
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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The Covenant School Photo
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 Photo
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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Grace Christian School Photo
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 The Howard Gardner School
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
17111 Courthouse Highway
Isle Of Wight, VA 23397
(757) 357-3866
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Map of Kenston Forest School
Kenston Forest School
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8
Christian
75 Ridge Road
Blackstone, VA 23824
(434) 292-7218
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Lynnhaven School Photo
Lynnhaven School
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)
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Montessori School Of Mclean Photo
Montessori School Of Mclean
Gr: PK-6 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
1711 Kirby Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 790-1049
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Norfolk Academy Photo
Norfolk Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 1,208 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 17
1585 Wesleyan Dr
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
(1)
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Map of Norfolk Christian School - Beach Campus
Norfolk Christian School - Beach Campus
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Christian
1265 Laskin Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-1284
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Norfolk Christian Schools Photo
Norfolk Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 764 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
255 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 423-5770
(2)
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Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Photo
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
52 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-2754
(4)
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Providence Academy Photo
Providence Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
835 Lee Ave. SW
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-9259
(10)
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Map of St. Christopher's School
St. Christopher's School
Gr: PK-12 | 985 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19
All-boys (Episcopal)
711 Saint Christophers Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
(6)
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St. Edward-epiphany School Photo
St. Edward-epiphany School
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
10701 W Huguenot Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-2881
(2)
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Saint Patrick Catholic School Photo
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
1000 Bolling Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
(2)
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St. Pius X School Photo
St. Pius X School
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
7800 Halprin Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 588-6171
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Southampton Academy Photo
Southampton Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 377 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 12
26495 Old Plank Rd
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-2512
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Star Of The Sea School Photo
Star Of The Sea School
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
309 15th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-8400
(3)
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Trinity Christian School Of Fairfax Photo
Trinity Christian School Of Fairfax
Gr: K-12 | 750 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
11204 Braddock Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 273-8787
(9)
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Goddard School-ashburn Photo
Goddard School-ashburn
Gr: PK-1 | 137 students
Daycare / Preschool
45091 Research Place
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 724-0601
(8)
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The New School Of Northern Virginia Photo
The New School Of Northern Virginia
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 22
9431 Silver King Court
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 691-3040
(9)
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Word Of Life Christian Academy Photo
Word Of Life Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
5225 Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-2312
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Virginia?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Virginia include Cape Henry Collegiate, Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science, and Eastern Mennonite School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in Virginia?
32 private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in Virginia.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $19,797, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $14,814.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Virginia?
Virginia private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
61% of private elementary 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
16,661
Students
$19,797
Avg. Tuition
33%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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