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Virginia Private Schools Belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 101 private schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) serving 31,292 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) in Virginia include The Langley School, Congressional School, and St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School.
The average tuition cost is $28,491, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,972.
42% of private schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 101

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 101

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) in Virginia (2026-27)

Blue Ridge School Photo
Blue Ridge School
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 6
All-boys
273 Mayo Drive
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
(1)
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Browne Academy Photo
Browne Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
5917 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
(9)
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Cape Henry Collegiate Photo
Cape Henry Collegiate
Gr: PK-12 | 1,102 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18
1320 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
(7)
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Chesapeake Bay Academy Photo
Chesapeake Bay Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
(2)
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Congressional School Photo
Congressional School
Gr: NS-8 | 480 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 533-9711
(21)
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Fishburne Military School Photo
Fishburne Military School
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
All-boys
255 South Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7700
(2)
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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
(3)
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Foxcroft School Photo
Foxcroft School
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 20
All-girls
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
(1)
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Grace Episcopal School Photo
Grace Episcopal School
Gr: NS-5 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 12
Episcopal
3601 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 549-5067
(2)
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The Langley School Photo
The Langley School
Gr: NS-8 | 537 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 14
1411 Balls Hill Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
(3)
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Loudoun Country Day School Photo
Loudoun Country Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 359 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 14
20600 Red Cedar Drive
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 777-3841
(3)
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Pinecrest School Photo
Pinecrest School
Gr: NS-6 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 7
7209 Quiet Cove
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 354-3446
(3)
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Randolph-Macon Academy Photo
Randolph-Macon Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 15
Methodist
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
(1)
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St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,239 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 26
Episcopal
1000 St. Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
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Wakefield School Photo
Wakefield School
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 34
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7501
(4)
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Westminster School Photo
Westminster School
Gr: NS-8 | 231 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 19
3819 Gallows Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-3620
(13)
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Benedictine College Preparatory Photo
Benedictine College Preparatory
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 15
All-boys (Catholic)
12829 River Road
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 708-9500
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Brunswick Academy Photo
Brunswick Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9
2100 Planters Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2220
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Burgundy Farm Country Day School Photo
Burgundy Farm Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 15
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
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Catholic High School Photo
Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 558 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
4552 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 467-2881
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Map of Chesapeake Academy
Chesapeake Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
107 Steamboat Rd.
Irvington, VA 22480
(804) 438-5575
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Christchurch School Photo
Christchurch School
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 12
Episcopal
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
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Collegiate School Photo
Collegiate School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,690 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 5
103 N Mooreland Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
(1)
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Commonwealth Academy Photo
Commonwealth Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
1321 Leslie Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-6912
(5)
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Community High School Photo
Community High School
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
302 Campbell Ave Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 345-1688
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The Covenant School Photo
The Covenant School
Gr: PK-12 | 765 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
175 Hickory St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 220-7330
(6)
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Eastern Mennonite School Photo
Eastern Mennonite School
Gr: K-12 | 377 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 14
Mennonite
801 Parkwood Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
(5)
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Episcopal High School Photo
Episcopal High School
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 37
Episcopal
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
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Flint Hill School Photo
Flint Hill School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 20
3320 Jermantown Road
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 584-2314
(3)
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Fredericksburg Academy Photo
Fredericksburg Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 326 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 16
10800 Academy Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
(12)
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Map of Gesher Jewish Day School
Gesher Jewish Day School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Jewish
4800 Mattie Moore Court
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 978-9789
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Green Hedges School Photo
Green Hedges School
Gr: NS-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
415 Windover Ave, NW
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-8323
(8)
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Grymes Memorial School Photo
Grymes Memorial School
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
13775 Spicers Mill Rd
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 672-0940
(3)
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Hampton Roads Academy Photo
Hampton Roads Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 45
739 Academy Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
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Hargrave Military Academy Photo
Hargrave Military Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13
All-boys | Military School (Baptist)
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
(6)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) in Virginia?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) in Virginia include The Langley School, Congressional School, and St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School.
How many private schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) are located in Virginia?
101 private schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) are located in Virginia.
How much do private schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $28,491, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,972.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) in Virginia?
Virginia private schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
42% of private schools belonging to Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).
101
Private Schools
31,292
Students
$28,491
Avg. Tuition
23%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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