For the 2026 school year, there are 15 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 4,322 students located throughout Virginia.
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Top Virginia Boarding Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
273 Mayo Drive
St. George, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
St. George, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 65% Tuition listed
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 73% Tuition listed
1200 N. Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 29% Tuition listed
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day) | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 85% Tuition listed
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 55% Tuition listed
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
Gr: 9-12, PG | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Gr: 7-12, PG | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed
8328 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8273
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8273
Gr: 9-12, PG | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 37% Tuition listed
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 818-1385
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 818-1385
Gr: 8-12, PG | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Acceptance rate: 65% Tuition listed
2635 Oak Hill Road
Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
Gr: 8-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
Gr: 8-12, PG | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 30% Tuition listed
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
Gr: 8-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 68% Tuition listed
241 Woodberry Station
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(888) 798-9371
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(888) 798-9371
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate: 51% Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Virginia?
There are 15 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 $61,261 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?
Episcopal High School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (29%) 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: Hargrave Military Academy vs. Fork Union Military Academy, Foxcroft School vs. Chatham Hall, The Madeira School vs. Foxcroft School
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