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Best Virginia Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 18 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) serving 5,746 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Virginia include Norfolk Academy, Woodberry Forest School, and Chesapeake Bay Academy.
The average tuition cost is $25,310, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,257.
33% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 18

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 18

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Virginia (2026-27)

Chesapeake Bay Academy Photo
Chesapeake Bay Academy
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)
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Hampton Roads International Montessori School Photo
Hampton Roads International Montessori School
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)
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Prince William Academy Photo
Prince William Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 251 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
3480 Commission Court
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 491-1444
(8)
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Carlisle School
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 17
300 Carlisle Rd
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 632-7288
(2)
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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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Dominion Christian School Photo
Dominion Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1545 Dranesville Road
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 758-1055
(4)
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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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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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The New Community School Photo
The New Community School
Gr: 5-12 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
4211 Hermitage Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-2494
(1)
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Norfolk Academy Photo
Norfolk Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 1,208 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 16
1585 Wesleyan Dr
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
(1)
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Peabody School
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
1232 Stoney Ridge Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6901
(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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Richmond Waldorf School Photo
Richmond Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum
1301 Robin Hood Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
(5)
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Riverside School Photo
Riverside School
Gr: 1-8 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
2110 Mcrae Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 320-3465
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St. Andrew's School Photo
St. Andrew's School
Gr: K-5 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
227 S Cherry Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
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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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Woodberry Forest School Photo
Woodberry Forest School
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 30
All-boys
898 Woodberry Forest Rd
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
(2)
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Virginia?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Virginia include Norfolk Academy, Woodberry Forest School, and Chesapeake Bay Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in Virginia?
18 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in Virginia.
How much do private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $25,310, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,257.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Virginia?
Virginia private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
33% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
18
Private Schools
5,746
Students
$25,310
Avg. Tuition
18%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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