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Best Virginia Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 44 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 10,643 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Virginia include The Potomac School, Randolph-Macon Academy, and Chatham Hall.
The average tuition cost is $21,647, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,929.
43% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 44

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 44

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Virginia (2026-27)

Foxcroft School Photo
Foxcroft School
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)
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Grace Episcopal School Photo
Grace Episcopal School
Gr: NS-5 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 12
Episcopal
3601 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 549-5067
(2)
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The Potomac School Photo
The Potomac School
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)
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Randolph-Macon Academy Photo
Randolph-Macon Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 15
Methodist
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
(1)
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Academy Of Christian Education Photo
Academy Of Christian Education
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
10800 Parkridge Blvd.
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 471-2132
(4)
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Map of Broadwater Academy
Broadwater Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
3500 Broadwater Rd
Exmore, VA 23350
(860) 480-0280
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Brunswick Academy Photo
Brunswick Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9
2100 Planters Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2220
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Chatham Hall Photo
Chatham Hall
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 25
All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
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Map of Fairfax Collegiate Summer Program
Fairfax Collegiate Summer Program
Gr: 3-9 | 4,095 students
722 Grant St., Suite J
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 481-3080
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Map of Gesher Jewish Day School
Gesher Jewish Day School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Jewish
4800 Mattie Moore Court
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 978-9789
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Grymes Memorial School
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
13775 Spicers Mill Rd
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 672-0940
(3)
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Hanover Academy Photo
Hanover Academy
Gr: K-6 | 76 students
115 Frances Rd
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 798-8413
(5)
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Merritt Academy Photo
Merritt Academy
Gr: K-8 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
9211 Arlington Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 873-8000
(1)
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Map of Mountaintop Montessori School
Mountaintop Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Montessori School
440 Pinnacle Pl
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 979-8886
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Map of St. Francis Of Assisi School
St. Francis Of Assisi School
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students
Catholic
18825 Fuller Hts Rd
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-3868
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St. Mark Catholic School Photo
St. Mark Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students
Catholic
9972 Vale Rd
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 281-9103
(2)
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Map of St. Veronica Catholic School
St. Veronica Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
3460-B Centreville Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 773-2020
(2)
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Map of Seton School
Seton School
Gr: 7-12 | 355 students
Catholic
9314 Maple St
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-3220
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Map of Sleepy Hollow Preschool
Sleepy Hollow Preschool
Gr: NS | 78 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
6531 Columbia Pike
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 941-9791
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Map of Vienna Adventist Academy
Vienna Adventist Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 80 students
Seventh Day Adventist
340 Courthouse Rd Sw
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-6200
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Virginia?
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Virginia include The Potomac School, Randolph-Macon Academy, and Chatham Hall.
How many private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Virginia?
44 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Virginia.
How much do private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $21,647, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,929.
How diverse are private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Virginia?
Virginia private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
43% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
44
Private Schools
10,643
Students
$21,647
Avg. Tuition
29%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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