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St. Anne's-Belfield School

2132 Ivy Road Charlottesville VA 22903
Tel: (434) 296-5106 Ext. 2140
www.stab.org
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 9-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) PK-12
  • Enrollment: 980 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $73,670
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $36,400
  • Acceptance rate: 30%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 24 / Mar. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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About the School

  • Join a vibrant community of energized students who become engaged, global citizens Our teachers believe in fostering age-appropriate independence so that students learn to make choices, to experiment, to fail safely, and to be curious.
  • St. Anne's-Belfield and Charlottesville, Va.
  • are vibrant, inclusive communities where we learn about and from one another.
  • Our students leave prepared to make a positive impact on the world around them, wherever their journeys may lead.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 9-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) PK-12
  • Enrollment: 980 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $73,670
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $36,400
  • Acceptance rate: 30%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 24 / Mar. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Anne's-Belfield School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 268 schools) for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Large student body (number of students)
Offering Breadth
High # of AP/advanced courses offered
Student Test Scores
High average SAT scores

School Overview

2026 School Data
St. Anne's-Belfield School
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12
8-12
Grades Offered (Day)
PK-12
PK-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1910
1906
Campus Size
55 acres
130 acres
School Calendar
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Student Body

Enrollment
980 students
319 students
% Students of Color
32%
28%
% International Students
9%
21%
% Students Boarding
16%
66%
Average SAT Score
1350
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1200 - 1440
-
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
*National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform, formality dependent on day
Casual
Average Class Size
14 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
82%
73%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Accreditations
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
# of AP Courses Offered
39
18
Courses
AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC
AP ChemistryAP Computer Science Principles
AP French LanguageAP Latin: Vergil
AP Music TheoryAP Physics C (Mechanics)
AP Spanish LanguageAP Statistics

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size
$41.5 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$73,670
(Tuition + Boarding)
$71,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$36,400
(Grades 9-12)
$40,000
% Students on Financial Aid
42%
40%

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Admissions

Application Deadline
Jan. 24 / Mar. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Acceptance Rate
30%
64%
Director of Admissions
Randie Benedict
Zach Swope
Associate Director of Admissions
Ann Bell

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
20
17
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryCross Country Running
CyclingDance
DivingField Hockey
FootballGolf
LacrosseMountain Biking
SoccerSquash
SwimmingSwimming and Diving
TennisTrack
Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
31
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Academic TeamAmnesty International
Art ClubArt Magazine- "Plum"
Black Student UnionBoarding Council
Care for CrittersCommunity Service Council
Destination Imagination (D.I.)Environmental Club
FOCUSFrench Club
Gay Straight AllianceGold Key Club
Habitat for HumanityLatin Club
Literary ClubMartial Arts Club
Model United NationsNEDA (National Eating Disorders Association)
Peer MentorsPhilosophy Club
Red Cross ClubSchool Newspaper- "Belfield Banter"
Spanish ClubSTEPup
Student CouncilTheatre Club
Waterboys ClubYoung Dems
Young Reps

College Matriculation

Year: 2019 - 2023
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
University of Virginia
41
Virginia Tech
26
James Madison University
14
University of Chicago
12
New York University
11
College of Charleston
8
Christopher Newport University
6
Emory University
6
Southern Methodist University
6
The College of William and Mary
6
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School Notes

  • Founded in 1910, St. Anne's-Belfield has an established reputation as a best-in-class independent day and boarding school in Charlottesville. Our community of teachers, coaches, and staff continually improve their own knowledge and apply new skills in and out of the classroom to benefit our students. We provide innovative learning opportunities, and challenging and exciting academic curricula to inspire the curiosity and imagination in all students.
  • We can't imagine a better place for out-of-the-classroom enrichment than our two beautiful campuses with their wide-open spaces. Charlottesville has been named among the top 5 happiest cities in the U.S. by "The Today Show" and "National Geographic.
  • It's no wonder more families choose us than any other private school in Charlottesville/Albemarle County. Learn more about our student-centered education and inclusive community on 25 beautiful acres.
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Anne's-Belfield School cost?
St. Anne's-Belfield School's tuition is approximately $73,670 for boarding students and $36,400 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Anne's-Belfield School?
The acceptance rate of St. Anne's-Belfield School is 30%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 64%.
What sports does St. Anne's-Belfield School offer?
St. Anne's-Belfield School offers 20 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Anne's-Belfield School's ranking?
St. Anne's-Belfield School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Large student body (number of students), High # of AP/advanced courses offered and High average SAT scores.
When is the application deadline for St. Anne's-Belfield School?
The application deadline for St. Anne's-Belfield School is Jan. 24 / Mar. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 24 / Mar. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 9-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) PK-12
  • Enrollment: 980 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $73,670
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $36,400
  • Acceptance rate: 30%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 24 / Mar. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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