The Madeira School Photo - Capitol Hill internships in the offices of senators and representatives are a hallmark of the junior year at Madeira

Best Virginia Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 2,996 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top-ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Virginia include Foxcroft School, Episcopal High School, and Virginia Episcopal School.
The average tuition cost is $52,993, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,414.
67% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Virginia (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Blue Ridge School
Blue Ridge School Photo - Battle House is the home of the Advancement and Admissions office, as well as the Alumni Reception Room.
All-boys
(1)
273 Mayo Drive
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 6 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
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 | 111 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christchurch School
Christchurch School Photo - Christchurch is recognized for rigorous academics and a well-rounded college prep program. 100% of Christchurch students are accepted to four-year colleges, with the majority attending universities on the U.S. News & World Report's top 150 list.
(Episcopal)
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Episcopal High School
Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program
(Episcopal)
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Foxcroft School
Foxcroft School Photo - Cherry Blossoms in bloom
All-girls
(1)
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition 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
The Madeira School
The Madeira School Photo - Capitol Hill internships in the offices of senators and representatives are a hallmark of the junior year at Madeira
All-girls
(1)
8328 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anne's-belfield School
St. Anne's-belfield School Photo
(1)
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Margaret's School
St. Margaret's School Photo - Crew Team Morning Practice with a Beautiful Sunrise on the Rappahannock River
All-girls (Episcopal)
444 S Water Ln
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
Gr: 8-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stuart Hall School
Stuart Hall School Photo - Students on a Field Trip.
(Episcopal)
(2)
235 W Frederick St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-0356
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Virginia Episcopal School
Virginia Episcopal School Photo - Jett Hall is our main building on the VES campus. This original building, constructed in 1916, is where we welcome guests to campus. It houses our administration, Admissions, Development, Marketing and Business offices, holds classrooms and our Day Student Lounge.
(Episcopal)
400 VES Road
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 385-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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