Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) Member Schools

BoardingSchoolReview.com lists 14 boarding schools as Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) members, serving 3,858 students. Learn more about the association at Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS).

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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.

Chatham Hall Photo - Chatham Hall's variety of dynamic and unique programming includes the prestigious Leader and Writer in Residence programs, which bring world leaders to campus to meet with students. Past guests include Venus Williams, Jane Goodall, Gloria Steinem, and Elizabeth Acevedo.

Fishburne Military School Photo - Fishburne's history and strong reputation provide cadets opportunities to showcase the school in a variety of ways. From marching in Christmas Parades to presenting the colors at a little league baseball game, FMS cadets are involved in the community.

Foxcroft School Photo - Schoolhouse

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.

Miller School of Albemarle Photo - Explore methods ranging from traditional film photography and darkroom processes to innovative digital techniques. Study the history and application of the photographic process while embracing contemporary practices. MSA offers four levels of photography to challenge and inspire everyone from beginners to the most advanced student photographers.

Stuart Hall School Photo - Our annual Red White games!

Woodberry Forest School Photo

Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave has a culturally diverse and strong international enrollment. The Cadets photographed represent four different countries and seven different languages spoken.

St. Anne's-Belfield School Photo

Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Baseball is played in the spring - the teams consist of Prep, Jr. Prep and Middle School.

Blue Ridge School Photo - The campus lake offers wonderful views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.

Oak Hill Academy Photo

Randolph-Macon Academy Photo

Chatham Hall Photo - Chatham Hall's variety of dynamic and unique programming includes the prestigious Leader and Writer in Residence programs, which bring world leaders to campus to meet with students. Past guests include Venus Williams, Jane Goodall, Gloria Steinem, and Elizabeth Acevedo.

Fishburne Military School Photo - Fishburne's history and strong reputation provide cadets opportunities to showcase the school in a variety of ways. From marching in Christmas Parades to presenting the colors at a little league baseball game, FMS cadets are involved in the community.

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.

Miller School of Albemarle Photo - Explore methods ranging from traditional film photography and darkroom processes to innovative digital techniques. Study the history and application of the photographic process while embracing contemporary practices. MSA offers four levels of photography to challenge and inspire everyone from beginners to the most advanced student photographers.

Stuart Hall School Photo - Our annual Red White games!

Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave has a culturally diverse and strong international enrollment. The Cadets photographed represent four different countries and seven different languages spoken.

Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Baseball is played in the spring - the teams consist of Prep, Jr. Prep and Middle School.

Blue Ridge School Photo - The campus lake offers wonderful views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.

Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) Member Schools (2026-27)

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Blue Ridge School

(Episcopal)

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273 Mayo Drive
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

Chatham Hall

(Episcopal)

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800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516

Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed

Christchurch School

(Episcopal)

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49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843

Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 73% Tuition listed

Fishburne Military School

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225 S. Wayne Avenue
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

Fork Union Military Academy

(Baptist)

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PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
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

Foxcroft School

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22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340

Gr: 9-12, PG | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed

Hargrave Military Academy

(Baptist)

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200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480

Gr: 7-12, PG | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed

The Madeira School

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8328 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8273

Gr: 9-12, PG | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 37% Tuition listed

Miller School of Albemarle

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1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 818-1385

Gr: 8-12, PG | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Acceptance rate: 65% Tuition listed

Oak Hill Academy

(Baptist)

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2635 Oak Hill Road
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

Randolph-Macon Academy

(United Methodist)

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200 Academy Drive
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

St. Anne's-Belfield School

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2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106

Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 30% Tuition listed

Stuart Hall School

(Episcopal)

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235 West Frederick Street
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-7098

Gr: 8-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 68% Tuition listed

Woodberry Forest School

(Non-denom. / Christian)

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241 Woodberry Station
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

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