Best �� Schools Belonging to Membership Associations in Virginia (2026)

Best Virginia �� Schools Belonging to Membership Associations (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 661 private schools belonging to membership associations in Virginia.

The most popular school membership associations are Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) (17% of schools), Other school association(s) (16% of schools) and Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) (14% of schools).

Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.

BASIS Independent McLean Photo - Primary students perform the classics.

Wakefield School Photo - Wakefield School is situated on 68 acres in the beautiful rolling hills of Virginia Piedmont horse country. The famous drive up our hill becomes one of the most fond memories for our Wakefield families. In addition to the stunning mountain views and breathtaking sunrises, our students benefit from the expansive outdoor classroom that this natural setting provides.

Fairfax Christian School Photo - The Fairfax Christian School is an award-winning, independent university-prep school serving four-year-old kindergarten through 12th grade.

Fusion Academy Reston Photo - In our mixed-media art studio students can discover their artistic passions or continue their love of creating art. We offer painting, drawing, graphic design, and many more different mediums for students to express themselves through art.

Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science Photo - 30-minute walks through the woods every day.

Hampton Roads International Montessori School Photo - Our students love coming to school! They are engaged; exploring, learning, growing and becoming independent by using interactive materials and hands-on experiences beginning at 16 months and continuing through 14 years of age. #HRIMS #HamptonRoadsInternationalMontessoriSchool

Buford Road Christian Academy Photo - Our Senior receiving his championship ring, trophies & awards by Pastor Tony at our annual Sports Banquet! Every year, we celebrate each player for their hard work, commitment and dedication for the love of the game. This is a night to celebrate all of our player's achievements, have a special dinner together and give special recognition!!

Blue Ridge School Photo - Battle House is the home of the Advancement and Admissions office, as well as the Alumni Reception Room.

Saint Ann Catholic School Photo - Saint Ann Catholic School offers diverse extracurriculars, including CYO sports like tennis, track, cross country, basketball, and volleyball. Students can look forward to joining choir, band, Student Council, safety patrol, and Battle of the Books. The afterschool program with Baroody Camps features Abrakadoodle, chess, engineering, dance, cooking, and more, enriching students beyond the classroom.

Virginia Academy Photo - Virginia Academy, a ministry of Community Church, is located in the heart of Loudoun County on Route 7. Our 100,000 square foot facility houses 32 classrooms including two science labs, a digital resource lab, as well as an 800 seat main auditorium, 4 multipurpose multi-media activity rooms, cafeteria, and administrative offices.

Fusion Academy Tysons Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.

Fusion Academy Loudoun Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.

Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Graduation Day is a happy day!

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Lower school serves 3-year-olds through 5th grade. Offering vibrant learning spaces with a rigorous curriculum in a safe and inclusive environment where children are known, cherished, and encouraged to explore. https://www.sssas.org/academics/lower

Browne Academy Photo - Founded in 1941, Browne was the first integrated preschool in Virginia.

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.

Top-Ranked Virginia �� Schools by Membership Association (2026)

Membership Association

# Schools

# Students

% Minority

AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement

1,149

53%

Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow)

396

26%

Accreditation International

142

20%

AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools)

146

10%

Alternative School Network

96%

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)

3,359

38%

American Montessori Society (AMS)

5,552

42%

Association Montessori International (AMI)

749

39%

Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)

49%

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

110

20,641

28%

Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)

2,101

28%

Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS)

3,316

16%

Association of Military Colleges and Schools

1,212

37%

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

400

22%

Bilingual School Association

144

81%

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit or Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

146

10%

Christian Schools International (CSI)

1,357

52%

Cognia

14,643

42%

Council of Bilingual Education

198

31%

Council of Islamic Schools in North America (CISNA)

197

64%

Educational Records Bureau

857

22%

European Council for International Schools

320

50%

Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)

396

Friends Council on Education (FCE)

407

19%

General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC)

479

61%

Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS)

80%

Institute for Independent Education

180

74%

International Baccalaureate (IB) World School

1,026

International Boys Schools Coalition

228

28%

International Coalition of Girls Schools

23%

International League of Christian Schools (ILCS)

539

70%

International Montessori Council (IMC)

390

27%

Islamic School League of America (ISLA)

315

62%

Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA)

79%

Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

7,874

51%

MSA-CESS Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools

3,386

28%

National Association for the Education of Young Children

7,730

34%

National Association for the Gifted

124

51%

National Association of College Admissions Counselors

3,668

16%

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)

5,193

22%

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

30,640

23%

National Association of Laboratory Schools

18%

National Association of �� Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS)

677

13%

National Association of �� Schools

961

41%

National Association of �� Special Education Centers

320

60%

National Catholic Education Association

722

42%

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

20,040

29%

National Christian School Association (NCSA)

National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools

130

19%

National Coalition of Girls

1,504

22%

National Council for �� School Accreditation

1,284

41%

National Honor Society (NHS)

2,682

45%

National Independent �� Schools Association

2,550

39%

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

1,503

55%

National Middle School Association

163

National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS)

147

27%

Not Available (School did not report any membership associatons).

Orton Gillingham Academy of Practioners and Educators

Other associations(s) for exceptional children

362

20%

Other Montessori association(s)

1,382

36%

Other religious school association(s)

4,405

34%

Other school association(s)

106

17,529

30%

Other special emphasis association(s)

2,735

29%

Potomac and Chesapeake Association of College Admissions Counselors

659

15%

Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS)

479

16%

Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

19,994

30%

Southern Association of Independent Schools

5,721

18%

Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS)

267

23%

State or regional independent school association

10,600

29%

The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

2,996

29%

The Jewish Community Day School Association (SSDSA)

120

18%

Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)

29,306

22%

VISA - Virginia Independent School Association

3,005

32%

Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America

285

31%

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA)

45%

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