BASIS Independent McLean Photo - Primary students perform the classics.

Best Virginia Private Schools Offering Summer Programs (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 186 private schools offering summer programs serving 43,250 students in Virginia.
The top ranked private schools offering summer programs in Virginia include BASIS Independent McLean, Fairfax Christian School, and Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School.
The average tuition cost is $21,213, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,445.
38% of private schools offering summer programs in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Virginia Private Schools Offering Summer Programs (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
BASIS Independent McLean
BASIS Independent McLean Photo - Students donned their House T-shirts for our first house event, cheering as new members joined Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Get ready for an EPIC year of friendly rivalry!
(5)
8000 Jones Branch Drive
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(571) 672-4710
Gr: PK-12 | 697 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 34 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
Chesapeake Bay Academy
Chesapeake Bay Academy Photo - Innovators in education for children who learn differently.
Special Education School
(2)
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Gr: 1-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Edlin School
Edlin School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
10742 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-3990
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 15 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
Fork Union Military Academy
Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Graduation Day is a happy day!
All-boys (Baptist)
(2)
4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4406
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hampton Roads International Montessori School
Hampton Roads International Montessori School Photo - Our students love coming to school! They are engaged; exploring, learning, growing and becoming independent by using interactive materials and hands-on experiences beginning at 16 months and continuing through 12 years of age. #HRIMS #HamptonRoadsInternationalMontessoriSchool
Montessori School
(2)
11790 Jefferson Ave, Ste. 200
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 873-8950
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
The Langley School
The Langley School Photo
(3)
1411 Balls Hill Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Gr: NS-8 | 521 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 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
The Nysmith School
The Nysmith School Photo - 1:9 teacher/ student ratio allows teachers to help every child succeed. At The Nysmith School, students receive 45 minutes of hands-on science instruction every day.
Special Program Emphasis
(18)
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Gr: PK-8 | 698 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 70 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Prince William Academy
Prince William Academy Photo
(7)
3480 Commission Court
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 491-1444
Gr: NS-8 | 251 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Providence Christian Academy
Providence Christian Academy Photo - Come out and visit our new building.
(Christian)
(3)
4258 Burrough Drive Suite 300
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Randolph-Macon Academy
Randolph-Macon Academy Photo
(Methodist)
(1)
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
Gr: 8-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - As a college preparatory Episcopal Church School in Alexandria, Virginia, that educates students from ages 3 through grade 12, we foster a close-knit community where every student belongs, grows, and thrives.
(Episcopal)
1000 St. Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Gr: NS-12 | 1,230 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
Wakefield School
Wakefield School Photo - Wakefield School is situated on 68 acres in the beautiful rolling hills of Virginia Piedmont horse country. The famous drive up our hill becomes one of the most fond memories for our Wakefield families. In addition to the stunning mountain views and breathtaking sunrises, our students benefit from the expansive outdoor classroom that this natural setting provides.
(4)
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7544
Gr: PK-12 | 374 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westminster School
Westminster School Photo - Grizzy makes an appearance at our annual Pep Rally, exciting his many fans in the crowd!
(13)
3819 Gallows Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-3620
Gr: NS-8 | 231 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy Alexandria
Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Loudoun
Fusion Academy Loudoun Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
19300 Promenade Dr., Suite 200
Leesburg, VA 20176
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Reston
Fusion Academy Reston Photo - In our mixed-media art studio students can discover their artistic passions or continue their love of creating art. We offer painting, drawing, graphic design, and many more different mediums for students to express themselves through art.
Alternative School
(1)
11700 Plaza America Drive, Suite 150
Reston, VA 20190
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Tysons
Fusion Academy Tysons Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
1934 Old Gallows Road, Suite 200
Vienna, VA 22182
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Palm Tree School
Palm Tree School Photo - Palm Tree School - Raising Generations to benefit Nations
(Islamic)
(3)
8900 Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22031
(571) 242-6250
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Of Christian Education
Academy Of Christian Education Photo
(Christian)
(4)
10800 Parkridge Blvd.
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 471-2132
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
The Axon School
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
20608 Gordon Park Square #170
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 828-5863
Gr: 1-8 Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bean Tree Learning
Daycare / Preschool
43629 Greenway Corporate Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 223-3110
Gr: PK-K | 249 students Avg. class size: 8 students
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
Bishop Ireton High School
Bishop Ireton High School Photo - receiving Communion at Mass
(Catholic)
201 Cambridge Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 751-7606
Gr: 9-12 | 922 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
2501 Academy Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-4211
Gr: NS-12 | 516 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Boys Home of Virginia
Boys Home of Virginia Photo - Open House is planned each May. Here, visitors are shown some of the horses involved in the horse program at Boys Home.
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
(1)
414 Boys Home Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-7739
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cardinal Montessori School
Montessori School
1424 G Street
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 494-3810
Gr: PK-6 | 104 students Avg. class size: 28 students Tuition listed
Chatham Hall
Chatham Hall Photo - At Chatham Hall, we encourage every member of our community to uncover and live up to the best version of themselves.
All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chesapeake Academy
107 Steamboat Rd.
Irvington, VA 22480
(804) 438-5575
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Collegiate School
Collegiate School Photo
(1)
103 N Mooreland Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
Gr: PK-12 | 1,690 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Commonwealth Academy
Commonwealth Academy Photo
(5)
1321 Leslie Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-6912
Gr: 5-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools offering summer programs in Virginia?
The top ranked private schools offering summer programs in Virginia include BASIS Independent McLean, Fairfax Christian School, and Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School.
How many private schools offering summer programs are located in Virginia?
186 private schools offering summer programs are located in Virginia.
How much do private schools offering summer programs cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $21,213, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,445.
How diverse are private schools offering summer programs in Virginia?
Virginia private schools offering summer programs are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private schools offering summer programs are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
38% of private schools offering summer programs in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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