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St. Margaret's School Photo - Become individualistic.
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
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.
Fishburne Military School Photo
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.
Oakland School Photo - We love the horses!
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.
Woodberry Forest School Photo
Foxcroft School Photo - Foxcroft School House
Roanoke Catholic School Photo - Roanoke Catholic's campus is surrounded by the natural, beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Virginia Episcopal School Photo - Virginia Episcopal School's campus, on 160 beautiful acres with hiking and biking trails, is 15 minutes from the vibrant downtown of Lynchburg, VA, and 1/2 hour to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Starbucks, restaurants and shopping are a quick two miles away.
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.
Episcopal High School Photo
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.
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.
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.
Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Respect! Integrity! Success! Earn it at Hargrave!
Blue Ridge School Photo - Our lake offers students a chance to relax, fish, canoe - in the center of campus.

Top Virginia Boarding Schools (2018-19)

  • 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 - Our traditions are a vital force: They bridge the generations, bond new students with old, and help us continually build our community. Best of all, they're a lot of fun (and they help make Chatham Hall the unique place it is).
    All-girls  (Episcopal)
    (3)
    800 Chatham Hall Circle
    Chatham, VA 24531
    434-432-5516
    Grades: 9-12 | 140 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)
    (4)
    49 Seahorse Lane
    Christchurch, VA 23031
    804-758-2306
    Grades: 9-12 | 206 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
    1-800-946-7773
    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
    1-800-462-3862
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 330 students
  • Foxcroft School
    Foxcroft School Photo - Foxcroft School House
    All-girls 
    (7)
    P.O. Box 5555
    Middleburg, VA 20118
    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 | 250 students
  • The Madeira School
    The Madeira School Photo - Get into character in one of our annual theater productions.
    All-girls 
    (1)
    8328 Georgetown Pike
    McLean, VA 22102-1200
    703-556-8273
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 325 students
  • Massanutten Military Academy
    Massanutten Military Academy Photo - Massanutten Military Academy's Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps falls under the United States Army Cadet Command. MMA is designated as a JROTC Honor Unit with Distinction and may nominate qualified candidates to the U.S. Service Academies. We are proud of our JROTC program, which ranks as one of the top 8 academic programs in the nation out of 1,600 programs.
    (2)
    614 South Main Street
    Woodstock, VA 22664
    5404592167
    Grades: 6-12, PG | 134 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 | 170 students
  • North Cross School
     4254 Colonial Avenue
    Roanoke, VA 24018
    5409896641
    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 500 students
  • Oak Hill Academy
    (Baptist)
    2635 Oak Hill Road
    Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
    276-579-2619
    Grades: 8-12 | 145 students
  • Oakland School
    Oakland School Photo - Drama class
    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
  • Roanoke Catholic School
    Roanoke Catholic School Photo - Students at weekly mass in St. Andrew's Catholic Church, located on campus.
    (Catholic)
    621 N Jefferson St
    Roanoke, VA 24016
    540-982-3532
    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 486 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 - Believe in each other.
    All-girls  (Episcopal)
    (4)
    PO Box 158, 444 Water Lane
    Tappahannock, VA 22560
    804-443-3357
    Grades: 8-12 | 120 students
  • Stuart Hall School
    Stuart Hall School Photo - Our Math & Science Emphasis program allows students to engage with Math the Sciences on a deeper level through research, independent projects, and a schedule focused on Pre-Engineering, Pre-Med, or Mathematics.
    (Episcopal)
    (9)
    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 - Many of our students are actively engaged in the arts, including the annual musical.
    (Episcopal)
    (5)
    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 | 394 students
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