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The Nysmith School Photo - 1:9 teacher/ student ratio allows teachers to help every child succeed. At The Nysmith School, students receive 45 minutes of hands-on science instruction every day.

Best Virginia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Belonging to National Independent ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Association (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 private schools belonging to National Independent ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Association serving 2,550 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Association in Virginia include Christ Chapel Academy, Hampton Christian Academy, and The Nysmith School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is same as the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
44% of private schools belonging to National Independent ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Association in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Belonging to National Independent ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Association in Virginia (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Nysmith School
The Nysmith School Photo - 1:9 teacher/ student ratio allows teachers to help every child succeed. At The Nysmith School, students receive 45 minutes of hands-on science instruction every day.
Special Program Emphasis
(19)
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Gr: PK-8 | 698 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 70 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Chapel Academy
(4)
13909 Smoketown Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 670-3822
Gr: PK-12 | 397 students
Gateway Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
5473 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-6551
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hampton Christian Academy
(Christian)
2419 N Armistead Ave
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 838-7427
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Alternative Paths Training School -staff/fred
Special Education School
710 Littlepage St
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 373-8760
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students
Blue Mountain School
Alternative School
(1)
470 Christiansburg Pike Ne
Floyd, VA 24091
(540) 745-4234
Gr: PK-7 | 78 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Brec Academy
Special Education School
455 Old Wagner Rd
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 733-2180
Gr: 4-12 | 19 students
Bridges Treatment Center
Alternative School
693 Leesville Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 200-5062
Gr: 3-11 | 22 students
Calvary Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1200 17th St
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 782-4492
Gr: K-8 | 21 students
Charterhouse School - Edinburg
Special Education School
508 Piccadilly St
Edinburg, VA 22824
(804) 254-9662
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Goddard School-leesburg
Goddard School-leesburg Photo - The Goddard School in Leesburg, VA
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
601 Tavistock Drive SE
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 443-6766
Gr: NS-K | 153 students Tuition listed
Heritage Academy
(Christian)
1461 Dry Fork Road
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
Gr: PK-7 | 69 students Tuition listed
Kempsville Center For Behavioral Health
Special Education School
860 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-0253
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
Life Academy
(Assembly of God)
7422 Deer Branch Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 563-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Lifes Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
200 Dent St
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-0086
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
Lighthouse Academy Of Fredericksburg
Montessori School (Christian)
(5)
10713 Tidewater Trl
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 372-9699
Gr: PK-12 | 96 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mountain View Christian School
(Baptist)
2196 Harding Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-2184
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
Rivermont School - Greater Petersburg
Special Education School
12318a Boydton Plank Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-5313
Gr: K-12 | 41 students

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