For the 2026 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 Episcopal High School, St. Anne's-belfield School, and Virginia Episcopal School.
The average tuition cost is $52,993, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,376.
Top-Ranked Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Virginia (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
273 Mayo Drive
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4406
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.]( "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
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.]( "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
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 High School Photo - Washington Program")
(Episcopal)
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
8328 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
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
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
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]( "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
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
Gr: 8-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
235 W Frederick St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-0356
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.]( "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
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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