Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Highland School
About the School
- Highland School prepares students to thrive, lead and serve in a diverse and dynamic world, developing essential skills and character by challenging them with a demanding academic and co-curricular program.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Highland School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1928
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
503 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
Average Class Size
11 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Dress code is casual and varies by division
Number of AP Courses
21 courses
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition for 2024-25 ranged from $8,000 (PK 3/4) to $36,600 (Grades 9-12). Merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid are available.
% on Financial Aid
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,800
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Donna Tomlinson
Admissions Associate
Laura McCauley
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Hawks
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Prefect
Club or Organization:
AmbassadorFrench
Honor CouncilHost
InternationalKey
LatinLit Mag
RoboticsSpanish
Yearbook
School Notes
- Highland School is an independent day school for students from Pre-Kindergarten2 to Grade 12 located in Warrenton, Virginia. At Highland, we know that every child is unique. As a leader in private school education, our students get the tools and opportunities they need to discover themselves and the world around them in an academically challenging yet supportive and engaging environment.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Darragh Davis - Member of the Board of Trustees and alumni, class of 1969. -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Highland School often compared to?
Highland School is often viewed alongside schools like Wakefield School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Highland School?
The acceptance rate of Highland School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.
Who are famous alumni from Highland School?
Highland School famous alumni include: Darragh Davis - Member of the Board of Trustees and alumni, class of 1969..
What sports does Highland School offer?
Highland School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball. Highland School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for most sports offered.
What is Highland School's ranking?
Highland School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Highland School?
The application deadline for Highland School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Highland School is Fresta Valley Christian School (6.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John Evangelist Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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(Math: 79% | Reading: 60%)
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School Reviews
5 10/20/2015
I love this school! My daughter graduated in 2013 and my son is currently a junior. Despite the varying social and economic statuses that exist, students treat each other with respect and there are no typical "cliques" like most schools have. There are no locks on the lockers and the students are treated like young adults. The administration, staff and teachers are there for the students, and the parents are very involved. I am pleased to say that my daughter gained leadership skills, study habits and the maturity she needed to reach her goal to attend a top national university.
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