For the 2026 school year, there are 18 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 5,101 students located throughout Virginia.
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Best Virginia Boarding Schools (2026)
Top Virginia Boarding Schools (2026)
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 49%
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All-boys (Non-denominational Christian)
273 Mayo Drive
St. George, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
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All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 73%
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Episcopal
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 33%
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Episcopal
1200 N. Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day) | 95 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
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All-boys
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
Gr: 7-12, PG | 330 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 55%
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All-boys (Baptist General Association of Virginia)
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
Gr: 9-12, PG | 160 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
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All-girls
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
Gr: 7-12, PG | 195 students
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
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All-boys (Christian)
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 37%
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All-girls
8328 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8273
Gr: 8-12, PG | 120 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 75%
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614 South Main Street
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Gr: 8-12, PG | 215 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Acceptance rate: 65%
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1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 818-1385
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 569 students
Student-teacher ratio: 1:8
Avg. class size: 13 students
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4254 Colonial Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641
Gr: 8-12 | 140 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
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Baptist-affiliated
2635 Oak Hill Road
Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
Gr: 6-12, PG | 315 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
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United Methodist-affiliated
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 993 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 30%
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nondenominational
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Gr: 8-12, PG | 80 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
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All-girls (Episcopal)
PO Box 158, 444 Water Lane
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
Gr: 8-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 144 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 68%
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Episcopal
235 West Frederick Street
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-7098
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 51%
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All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
241 Woodberry Station
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(888) 798-9371
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Virginia?
There are 18 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Virginia.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Virginia?
The average Virginia boarding school tuition cost is $58,187 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Virginia?
Episcopal High School, founded in 1839, is the oldest boarding school in Virginia.
What boarding school in Virginia has the lowest acceptance rates?
St. Anne's-Belfield School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (30%) in Virginia.
What boarding school in Virginia has the highest average SAT scores?
St. Anne's-Belfield School has the highest average SAT scores (1350) in Virginia.
Which boarding schools in Virginia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of boarding schools in Virginia include: Foxcroft School vs. Chatham Hall, The Madeira School vs. Foxcroft School
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Quick Facts (2026)
- # Boarding Schools: 18
- # Students Served: 5,101
- Average Tuition: $58,187
- Average Acceptance Rate: 59%
- Average Class Size: 11 students
- % Students Boarding: 73%
- % International Students: 19%
- % Students of Color: 33%
- % Students on Financial Aid: 51%
- Average SAT Score: 1,202
- % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 76%
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