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Best Virginia Private Elementary Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 1,335 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Virginia include Stuart Hall School, St. Margaret's School, and St. Anne's-belfield School.
The average acceptance rate is 57%, which is lower than the Virginia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
80% of private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Virginia (2026)

Fork Union Military Academy Photo
Fork Union Military Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 23
All-boys (Baptist)
4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4406
(2)
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Hargrave Military Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13
All-boys (Baptist)
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
(6)
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St. Anne's-belfield School Photo
St. Anne's-belfield School
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
(1)
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St. Margaret's School Photo
St. Margaret's School
Gr: 8-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
All-girls (Episcopal)
444 S Water Ln
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
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Stuart Hall School
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
235 W Frederick St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-0356
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Virginia?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Virginia include Stuart Hall School, St. Margaret's School, and St. Anne's-belfield School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Virginia?
5 private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Virginia.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Virginia?
Virginia private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
80% of private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).
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