For the 2025 school year, there are 18 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 5,037 students located throughout Virginia.
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Top Virginia Boarding Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
273 Mayo Drive
St. George, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
St. George, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Grades: 9-12
| 120 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.]( "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) 542-6843
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
1200 N. Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
Grades: 8-12
6-12 (day)
6-12 (day)
| 95 students
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
Grades: 7-12, PG
| 300 students
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 160 students
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Grades: 7-12, PG
| 195 students
614 South Main Street
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Grades: 8-12, PG
| 120 students
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 818-1385
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 818-1385
Grades: 8-12, PG
| 215 students
4254 Colonial Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641
Grades: 9-12
PK-12 (day)
PK-12 (day)
| 569 students
2635 Oak Hill Road
Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
Grades: 8-12
| 150 students
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
Grades: 8-12, PG
| 315 students
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Grades: 9-12
PK-12 (day)
PK-12 (day)
| 980 students
PO Box 158, 444 Water Lane
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
Grades: 8-12, PG
| 80 students
Stuart Hall School![Stuart Hall School Photo - Students in Old Main Hallway]( "Stuart Hall School Photo - Students in Old Main Hallway")
(Episcopal)
235 West Frederick Street
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-7098
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-7098
Grades: 8-12, PG
6-12, PG (day)
6-12, PG (day)
| 144 students
241 Woodberry Station
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(888) 798-9371
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(888) 798-9371
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
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 $57,198 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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