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Oakcrest School Photo - Oakcrest School is an independent school for girls in grades 6-12 guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church. For over 45 years, the school has provided an exceptional liberal arts education to girls of all faiths while fulfilling its mission to challenge and inspire its students to thrive in college and throughout their lives. Learn more at Oakcrest.org.
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Best Virginia Private Elementary Schools Offering Swimming Sport (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 68 private elementary schools offering swimming as an interscholastic sport serving 31,646 students in Virginia.
The top ranked offering swimming sport private elementary schools in Virginia include BASIS Independent McLean, Cape Henry Collegiate, and Norfolk Academy.
The average tuition cost is $22,405, which is higher than the Virginia private elementary school average tuition cost of $15,741.
54% of private elementary schools offering swimming sport in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Private Elementary Schools Offering Swimming Sport in Virginia (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
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
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
Peninsula Catholic High School
Peninsula Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
600 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-7247
Gr: 8-12 | 286 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 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
Williamsburg Christian Academy
Williamsburg Christian Academy Photo - Learning at WCA is personalized to the way in which God created them. WCA has teachers specially trained to teach to students who learn best in non-traditional ways or who may need accommodations to help them learn best. This includes the incorporation of IEP's into a personalized learning plan (PEP) when required.
(Christian)
(15)
101 School House Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-1978
Gr: PK-12 | 209 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy of Academic Excellence
(8)
12345 Gayton Rd.
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 740-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Banner Christian School
Banner Christian School Photo - Spirit Week gives our students a chance to show their school spirit and pride.
(Christian)
(2)
1501 S. Providence Rd
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 276-5200
Gr: K-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carlisle School
Carlisle School Photo - Carlisle was named among the top 4,000 STEM schools in the nation and #125 in Virginia by Newsweek.
(2)
300 Carlisle Rd
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 632-7288
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Carmel School
The Carmel School Photo - The Carmel School
(Christian)
(5)
9020 Jericho Road
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-3288
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Heritage Academy
Christian Heritage Academy Photo
(Christian)
(9)
625 Glennwood Dr
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5855
Gr: PK-12 | 414 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
The Covenant School
The Covenant School Photo
(Christian)
175 Hickory St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 220-7330
Gr: PK-12 | 759 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Flint Hill School
Flint Hill School Photo - When students are known, challenged, and supported as they develop from adolescence into adulthood, there is no limit to what they can achieve in college and beyond.
(3)
3320 Jermantown Road
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 584-2314
Gr: PK-12 | 1,061 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 Tuition listed
Fredericksburg Academy
Fredericksburg Academy Photo - Fredericksburg Academy students are scholars, athletes, artists, and leaders. Our curriculum is designed to build both knowledge and goodness.
(12)
10800 Academy Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
Gr: PK-12 | 326 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fredericksburg Christian School
Fredericksburg Christian School Photo - Our new preschool and elementary school building opened during the 2020-2021 school year!
(Christian)
(11)
9400 Thornton Rolling Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 735-1280
Gr: PK-12 | 1,001 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fresta Valley Christian School
Fresta Valley Christian School Photo - Senior and kindergarten classes of 2019
(Christian)
(5)
6428 Wilson Rd
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 364-1929
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo - Chapel Monday morning 2024
(Christian)
8067 Atlee Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 730-7300
Gr: 6-12 | 349 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Greenbrier Christian Academy
Greenbrier Christian Academy Photo - The Early Childhood Center at Greenbrier Christian Academy was voted "Best of Chesapeake" in 2009.
(Christian)
311 Kempsville Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9595
Gr: PK-12 | 557 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Guardian Christian Academy
Guardian Christian Academy Photo
(Church of the Nazarene)
(12)
6851 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 715-3210
Gr: PK-12 | 377 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Hampton Roads Academy
Hampton Roads Academy Photo
739 Academy Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hargrave Military Academy
All-boys (Baptist)
(6)
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Highland School
(1)
597 Broadview Ave
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Christian School
Immanuel Christian School Photo - At Immanuel, our students flourish in an atmosphere of encouragement to take intellectual risks and discover the furthest limit of their gifts and abilities. Every grade features hands-on learning experiences to enhance curriculum. Each year, our second grade students look forward to a participating in a fossil hunt.
(Christian)
(18)
6915 Braddock Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
Gr: K-12 | 630 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Liberty Christian Academy
Liberty Christian Academy Photo - Come join us on Tuesday, Nov. 6 for coffee with the superintendent at 8:30 then take a tour beginning at 9 am! For more information, please call Amy Saylor at 434-832-2000!
(Baptist)
(3)
3701 Candlers Mountain Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 832-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 1,956 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Loudoun Country Day School
Loudoun Country Day School Photo - Third grade classes traditionally collect food and provide gift cards for Interfaith Relief as part of their community service projects. Their goal is to collect enough food and gift cards for 100 complete Thanksgiving dinners.
(1)
20600 Red Cedar Drive
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 669-2087
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Massanutten Military Academy
Massanutten Military Academy Photo - Massanutten Military Academy is proud to be one of the only 16 co-ed military schools in the country with cadets hailing from 28 different states and 8 countries.
(1)
614 South Main St.
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Gr: 8-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Middleburg Academy, Inc.
Middleburg Academy, Inc. Photo - Student leadership positions help students to take ownership of their education.
Special Program Emphasis
35321 Notre Dame Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5581
Gr: 8-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Miller School Of Albemarle
Miller School Of Albemarle Photo - Miller School of Albemarle - Old Main
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 826-4805
Gr: 8-12 | 250 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Millwood School
Millwood School Photo - Millwood Upper School www.millwoodschool.org
(3)
15100 Millwood School Ln
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-3200
Gr: PK-12 | 260 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Photo
3373 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-8789
Gr: PK-12 | 919 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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