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Best Virginia 草榴社区 High Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools serving 3,926 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top-ranked private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in Virginia include Chesapeake Bay Academy, Woodberry Forest School, and Carlisle School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
30% of private high schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked 草榴社区 High Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in Virginia (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chesapeake Bay Academy
Chesapeake Bay Academy Photo - Innovators in education for children who learn differently.
Special Education School
(2)
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Gr: 1-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carlisle School
Carlisle School Photo - Carlisle was named among the top 4,000 STEM schools in the nation and #125 in Virginia by Newsweek.
(2)
300 Carlisle Rd
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 632-7288
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Carmel School
The Carmel School Photo - The Carmel School
(Christian)
(5)
9020 Jericho Road
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-3288
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dominion Christian School
Dominion Christian School Photo - Engaging students of all ages in the Great Conversation
(Christian)
(4)
1545 Dranesville Road
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 758-1055
Gr: K-12 | 344 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Isle Of Wight Academy
17111 Courthouse Highway
Isle Of Wight, VA 23397
(757) 357-3866
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate listed
Kenston Forest School
(Christian)
75 Ridge Road
Blackstone, VA 23824
(434) 292-7218
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Norfolk Academy
Norfolk Academy Photo - Norfolk Academy's Wynne-Darden stadium features a turf field for football and lacrosse. The school has more than 70 athletic teams, and the majority of students participate in at least one season of athletics. Facilities include multiple playing fields, several gymnasiums, a weight room, and an indoor pool.
(1)
1585 Wesleyan Dr
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
Gr: 1-12 | 1,208 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Woodberry Forest School
Woodberry Forest School Photo
All-boys
(2)
898 Woodberry Forest Rd
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The New Community School
The New Community School Photo - Massey Hall at The New Community School
Special Education School
(1)
4211 Hermitage Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-2494
Gr: 5-12 | 229 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
9431 Silver King Court
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 691-3040
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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