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Virginia Episcopal School Photo - Freshman English class with Katie Markunas
Foxcroft School Photo - Foxcroft School House
Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Respect! Integrity! Success! Earn it at Hargrave!
Randolph-Macon Academy Photo - Randolph-Macon Academy's Flight Program includes a drone class called Unmanned Flight Operations. Students finish with the knowledge base for the FAA exam so they can obtain their commercial drone license if they so desire. This class is just one of the innovative offerings at R-MA.
Chatham Hall Photo - Whether you ve been riding your whole life or have always wanted to you can find a place in our program. The Chatham Hall campus is home to more than 30 horses, three teaching arenas, a permanent Hunter Trials course, and plenty of trails. We teach hunt seat the Modern Forward Riding System with an emphasis on horse and rider
Massanutten Military Academy Photo - At Massanutten Military Academy, our holistic approach to education guides students to excel academically and grow as well-rounded adults. Our co-ed, college prep program focuses on character development, leadership, and service to help your student realize success. We believe in experiential learning promoting a STEM program, 100% college acceptances and 100% participation in athletics. Your child's success can begin today.
Stuart Hall School Photo - Students at Stuart Hall School come from all over the nation and the world. Our community is built on mutual trust and academic inquiry, and we seek to develop the personal character, honor, and creativity of each member of our school.
Christchurch School Photo - "Set your course at the river. " Established in the Episcopal tradition, Christchurch is inclusive, welcoming students and families of all faiths and backgrounds.
Episcopal High School Photo
Oakland School Photo - We love the horses!
The Madeira School Photo - Madeira's 376-acre campus in McLean, Virginia, overlooks the Potomac River from a perch just 12 miles northwest of Washington, D.C.
Woodberry Forest School Photo
St. Margaret's School Photo - BELIEVE IN SOMETHING GREATER. * What kind of person will you be? Honest? Trustworthy? Responsible? * Our honor code inspires a culture of honesty and promotes trust in one another. * We have confidence that you will do the right thing, even when no one is watching. * We believe in you.
Miller School of Albemarle Photo - Miller School of Albemarle, a coeducational day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 8-12 and post-graduate, opened its doors in 1878 with 33 students. Girls first enrolled in 1884, making it one of the nation`s oldest coeducational boarding schools. The school is situated 12 miles west of Charlottesville on a gently rolling campus of 1600 pristine acres.
Blue Ridge School Photo - Our lake offers students a chance to relax, fish, canoe - in the center of campus.
Fishburne Military School Photo
Oak Hill Academy Photo
Fork Union Military Academy Photo - The cadets in parade formation. The first full dress parade of the year begins usually at the end of April and is on Sunday.

Top Virginia Boarding Schools (2020)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Blue Ridge School
    Blue Ridge School Photo - Our lake offers students a chance to relax, fish, canoe - in the center of campus.
    All-boys  (Episcopal)
    (7)
    273 Mayo Drive
    St. George, VA 22935
    (434)985-2811
    Grades: 9-12 | 185 students
  • Chatham Hall
    Chatham Hall Photo - Whether you ve been riding your whole life or have always wanted to you can find a place in our program. The Chatham Hall campus is home to more than 30 horses, three teaching arenas, a permanent Hunter Trials course, and plenty of trails. We teach hunt seat the Modern Forward Riding System with an emphasis on horse and rider
    All-girls  (Episcopal)
    (3)
    800 Chatham Hall Circle
    Chatham, VA 24531
    (434)432-5516
    Grades: 9-12 | 160 students
  • Christchurch School
    Christchurch School Photo - "Set your course at the river. " Established in the Episcopal tradition, Christchurch is inclusive, welcoming students and families of all faiths and backgrounds.
    (Episcopal)
    49 Seahorse Lane
    Christchurch, VA 23031
    (804)758-2306
    Grades: 9-12 | 215 students
  • Episcopal High School
    Episcopal High School Photo
    (Episcopal)
    (12)
    1200 N. Quaker Lane
    Alexandria, VA 22302
    (877)933-4347
    Grades: 9-12 | 440 students
  • Fishburne Military School
    Fishburne Military School Photo
    All-boys 
    (5)
    225 S. Wayne Avenue
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
    (540)946-7706
    Grades: 7-12 | 150 students
  • Fork Union Military Academy
    Fork Union Military Academy Photo - The cadets in parade formation. The first full dress parade of the year begins usually at the end of April and is on Sunday.
    All-boys  (Baptist)
    (6)
    P.O. 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
    Fork Union, VA 23055
    (800)462-3862
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 330 students
  • Foxcroft School
    Foxcroft School Photo - Foxcroft School House
    All-girls 
    (7)
    22407 Foxhound Lane
    Middleburg, VA 20117
    (540)687-4340
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 178 students
  • Hargrave Military Academy
    Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Respect! Integrity! Success! Earn it at Hargrave!
    All-boys  (Baptist)
    (3)
    200 Military Drive
    Chatham, VA 24531
    (800)432-2480
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 141 students
  • The Madeira School
    The Madeira School Photo - Capitol Hill internships in the offices of senators and representatives are a hallmark of the junior year at Madeira
    All-girls 
    (2)
    8328 Georgetown Pike
    McLean, VA 22102-1200
    (703)556-8273
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 324 students
  • Massanutten Military Academy
    Massanutten Military Academy Photo - At Massanutten Military Academy, cadets participate in a variety of different sports. Sports provides cadets the opportunity to develop an understanding of competition and teamwork that they can use throughout their lives. The sports offered depend on the competition season but a sample of our sports include football, Raiders, competitive shooting and rifle, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, baseball, and more!
    (5)
    614 South Main Street
    Woodstock, VA 22664
    (540)459-2167
    Grades: 5-12, PG | 122 students
  • Miller School of Albemarle
    Miller School of Albemarle Photo - Miller School of Albemarle, a coeducational day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 8-12 and post-graduate, opened its doors in 1878 with 33 students. Girls first enrolled in 1884, making it one of the nation`s oldest coeducational boarding schools. The school is situated 12 miles west of Charlottesville on a gently rolling campus of 1600 pristine acres.
    1000 Samuel Miller Loop
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
    (434)823-4805
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 185 students
  • North Cross School
     4254 Colonial Avenue
    Roanoke, VA 24018
    (540)989-6641
    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 500 students
  • Oak Hill Academy
    Oak Hill Academy Photo
    (Baptist)
    2635 Oak Hill Road
    Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
    (276)579-2619
    Grades: 8-12 | 140 students
  • Oakland School
    Oakland School Photo - Amelia learns archery!
    128 Oakland Farm Way
    Troy, VA 22974
    (434)293-9059
    Grades: 1-8 | 30 students
  • Randolph-Macon Academy
    Randolph-Macon Academy Photo - Randolph-Macon Academy's Flight Program includes a drone class called Unmanned Flight Operations. Students finish with the knowledge base for the FAA exam so they can obtain their commercial drone license if they so desire. This class is just one of the innovative offerings at R-MA.
    (United Methodist)
    (4)
    200 Academy Drive
    Front Royal, VA 22630
    (540)636-5484
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 257 students
  • St. Anne's-Belfield School
    2132 Ivy Road
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
    (434)296-5106
    Grades: 9-12 | 899 students
  • St. Margaret's School
    St. Margaret's School Photo - WE BELIEVE YOU BELONG HERE. * 10 acre historic waterfront campus * 42 acre athletic complex * Within 2 hours of Washington, DC, Richmond, Charlottesville, Williamsburg, and Virginia Beach
    All-girls  (Episcopal)
    (6)
    PO Box 158, 444 Water Lane
    Tappahannock, VA 22560
    (804)443-3357
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 120 students
  • Stuart Hall School
    Stuart Hall School Photo - Students at Stuart Hall School come from all over the nation and the world. Our community is built on mutual trust and academic inquiry, and we seek to develop the personal character, honor, and creativity of each member of our school.
    (Episcopal)
    (10)
    235 West Frederick Street
    Staunton, VA 24401
    (540)213-3746
    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 280 students
  • Virginia Episcopal School
    Virginia Episcopal School Photo - Jett Hall is our main building on the VES campus. This original building, constructed in 1916, is where we welcome guests to campus. It houses our administration, Admissions, Development, Marketing and Business offices, holds classrooms and our Day Student Lounge.
    (Episcopal)
    (7)
    400 VES Road
    Lynchburg, VA 24503
    (434)385-3607
    Grades: 9-12 | 260 students
  • Woodberry Forest School
    Woodberry Forest School Photo
    All-boys 
    (2)
    241 Woodberry Station
    Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
    (888)798-9371
    Grades: 9-12 | 399 students
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