#1 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
The Keystone School
Independent school · Grades K–12
8,873 students
Reston, VA
B-Overall grade8,873 students
2026 lists
Largest Private Schools in Virginia
The private schools in Virginia with the most students. Top 50 of 506 schools.
#2 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
Collegiate School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,623 students
Richmond, VA
B+Overall grade1,623 students10 students per teacher
#3 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
Norfolk Academy
Independent school · Grades 1–12
1,207 students
Norfolk, VA
B+Overall grade1,207 students11 students per teacher
#4 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
St. Paul VI Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
1,183 students
Chantilly, VA
A+Overall grade1,183 students11 students per teacher
#5 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
1,155 students
Arlington, VA
A+Overall grade1,155 students10 students per teacher
#6 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
Fredericksburg Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
1,005 students
Fredericksburg, VA
A-Overall grade1,005 students11 students per teacher
#7 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
Cape Henry Collegiate School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
976 students
Virginia Beach, VA
A+Overall grade976 students5 students per teacher
#8 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
Bishop Ireton High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
921 students
Alexandria, VA
B+Overall grade921 students12 students per teacher
#9 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
King Abdullah Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
913 students
Herndon, VA
B+Overall grade913 students6 students per teacher
#10 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
St. Catherines School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–12
895 students
Richmond, VA
A+Overall gradeAll girls895 students6 students per teacher
#11 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
828 students
Suffolk, VA
BOverall grade828 students12 students per teacher
#12 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
Atlantic Shores Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
778 students
Chesapeake, VA
AOverall grade778 students10 students per teacher
#13 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
Trinity Christian School of Fairfax
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
757 students
Fairfax, VA
A+Overall grade757 students11 students per teacher
#14 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
The Basilica School of St. Mary
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
691 students
Alexandria, VA
BOverall grade691 students17 students per teacher
#15 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
The Steward School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
690 students
Richmond, VA
B+Overall grade690 students9 students per teacher
#16 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
Norfolk Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
688 students
Norfolk, VA
A+Overall grade688 students8 students per teacher
#17 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
649 students
Dumfries, VA
B-Overall grade649 students14 students per teacher
#18 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
Veritas School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
645 students
Richmond, VA
B-Overall grade645 students14 students per teacher
#19 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
St. Timothy Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
637 students
Chantilly, VA
B-Overall grade637 students19 students per teacher
#20 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
Immanuel Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
611 students
Springfield, VA
B+Overall grade611 students9 students per teacher
#21 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
Virginia Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
587 students
Ashburn, VA
B+Overall grade587 students14 students per teacher
#22 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
Hampton Roads Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
571 students
Newport News, VA
B+Overall grade571 students8 students per teacher
#23 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
St. Gregory the Great School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
561 students
Virginia Beach, VA
A+Overall grade561 students12 students per teacher
#24 Largest Private Schools in Virginia
Nysmith School for the Gifted
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
551 students
Herndon, VA
A+Overall grade551 students5 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.