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2022 Best Schools Offering AP Courses in the Norfolk Area

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  1. Norfolk Academy

    • Private School
    • NORFOLK, VA
    • 1-12
    • 141 reviews
    #1 Best Private High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Senior: This is truly an amazing school. I value the relationship between my teachers and me. It is obvious they love what they do and want every student to succeed. Also, I know Academy has prepared me for college - the work load, albeit difficult, is manageable. Additionally, the sports facilites are incredible; I do not know many schools that have their own pool attached. That being said, I would like to see more attention given to the fine arts department. There are so many hidden artists in my grade that I did not know about until taking Studio Art. Finally, recognizing the minorities in the community, Norfolk Academy has taken steps to make their campus more inclusive this year. Overall, I have loved my high school experience at NA and highly recommend this school to students striving to make the most of their education...Read 141 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,184 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. Veritas Collegiate Academy

    • Private School
    • CHESAPEAKE, VA
    • K-12
    • 112 reviews
    #2 Best Private High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Parent: Veritas has been such a good fit for our family. Coming from a homeschooled background, we were concerned how our child would do there all day. My child looks forward to being at school everyday and especially in his classroom with his teacher. Our son feels totally safe there and had no separation anxiety. Every morning my child excitedly ran to greet the administrators at the door. He loved that he could start his day by racing them to be the first to say hello. He also loves going to memory period. He has grown so much this year. His teacher is bright, loving, fun and very patient. She takes them outside several times a day, gives them snack time and miraculously gets them to nap. It is amazing how much better his reading and social grace has gotten too. ...They have an excellent classical curriculum delivered in love. The teachers are very invested and the small class sizes guarantee personal attention. We also love the other parents. This family community is priceless!...Read 112 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 259 Students
    • 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. Cape Henry Collegiate

    • Private School
    • VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
    • PK, K-12
    • 75 reviews
    #3 Best Private High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Parent: We are at CHC because of teachers/coaches like Lacrosse Coach Joe Thompson. He inspired my daughter in 7th-grade history class & my 10th-grade son who has never played the sport into joining his Lacrosse team. Coach Thompson motivates those around him. He is purposeful, educated, experienced, & an example of what sets CHC apart from other schools! He is a UVA FINAL FOUR player. Read Coach Thompson's experience below. It is because of teachers like him that my kids attend Cape Henry Collegiate and not Norfolk Academy. #dolphinproud...Coach Thompson played at St. Mary's High in Annapolis before heading to UVA. He was team captain when the Cavaliers made the Final Four in 2005 receiving the team's Thomas C. Rixey award for spirit & inspiration. Thompson was a UVA assistant & was the head coach at Sacred Heart Prep in Atherton, Calif., & his alma mater before serving the past two seasons as offensive coordinator at Maryland power Loyola Blakefield...Read 75 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,045 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  4. Hampton Roads Academy

    • Private School
    • NEWPORT NEWS, VA
    • PK, K-12
    • 42 reviews
    #4 Best Private High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Sophomore: I have been at Hampton Roads Academy since I was four. The environment at Hampton Roads Academy is amazing. The teachers and staff are wonderful, and they are always willing to help and accommodate each students needs. The academics at the school are also spectacular. The smaller classes allow a student to feel comfortable in the classroom. This leads to students building relationships with their teachers and in turn teaches them how to ask for help and talk to adults. At Hampton Roads Academy I also took part in many activities. This allowed me to find like minded people and build a friend group. Another aspect of Hampton Roads Academy that allows for a trust and bond between the community is the Hampton Roads Academy honor code. The honor code upholds the students to be honest, respectful, and responsible in all aspects of their life. I personally feel like the honor code has helped shape the way I make decisions today. This is why I would recommend to any student...Read 42 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 641 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Walsingham Academy

    • Private School
    • WILLIAMSBURG, VA
    • PK, K-12
    • 93 reviews
    #5 Best Private High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Parent: We love Walsingham so much! The teachers are incredibly loving but offer a very rigorous curriculum at the same time. My child could begin sports in the fifth grade, and had the opportunity to be a part of a school team at a young age. The arts program is outstanding with many theatrical performances allowing students to showcase all of their many talents and gifts. The teachers in both the Upper and Lower school truly care about their students and offer individual help and create meaningful relationships with my children. They know they are well loved. Walsingham is truly a wonderful community we just adore!...Read 93 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 448 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. Ocean Lakes High School

    • Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA
    • 9-12
    • 636 reviews
    #1 Best Public High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Alum: Ocean Lakes High School has an outstanding reputation for strong academics and quality teacher's. They focus on student achievement, personal growth and college preparation. Highly recommend!Read 636 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,034 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  9. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy

    • Private School
    • SUFFOLK, VA
    • PK, K-12
    • 58 reviews
    #6 Best Private High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Middle School Student: I've been going to NSA since diapers. Currently, I am in the ninth grade, and I have already received access to so many opportunities. Along with education, NSA focuses on making everyone from everywhere feel welcome in our community. Sure, we have had our rough spots, but hasn't everyone? When I have trouble or drama, NSA is my safe haven to be myself. My teachers' goal is to help students achieve theirs. Honestly, so many of my teachers at NSA have helped shape my bright future. I am always eager to learn, and I always feel welcome in their classes. Along with this, I have always found NSA to be so creative and clever. There are so many fun social activities, especially the pep rallies and football games! Overall, NSA has taught me skills that will last me a lifetime. From making friends, to prioritizing education, NSA will always be my home. I wouldn't have anything else for the world...Read 58 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 877 Students
    • 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. Princess Anne High School

    • Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA
    • 9-12
    • 508 reviews
    #2 Best Public High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Junior: I have had a very positive experience at this school. Aside from a 2 teachers that I can think, all of my teachers have been there to help me learn and grow! My teachers have offered after school help, before school help, and ask all the time how they can help me succeed. The Spanish department (my personal favorite) is unmatched and all of the teachers are fantastic. They are very knowledgable about the language and have a lot of resources. Our band is a very tight group of people who love what they do. Our sports teams are (for the most part) successful especially volleyball, basketball, and swimming...Read 508 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,759 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. Grassfield High School

    • Chesapeake Public Schools, VA
    • 9-12
    • 672 reviews
    #3 Best Public High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Junior: Grassfield is an amazing school to attend. From the STEM academy to the variety of clubs and sports offered, this school has been a dream for me. There are tons of extracurricular and academic opportunities, including AP classes, honor societies, and a ton of clubs. Most teachers are incredibly passionate and kind, which is something a handful of schools cannot say themselves. Overall I truly love my high school. If there was one thing that takes away from a perfect 5-star review, it would be that certain staff members tend to be very rude towards students, almost as if we are a nuisance. Other than that, I really don't have any complaints. Go Grizzlies!...Read 672 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,329 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  12. Norfolk Collegiate School

    • Private School
    • NORFOLK, VA
    • PK, K-12
    • 53 reviews
    #7 Best Private High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Senior: Norfolk Collegiate has been an academically rigorous school throughout my entire high school career and I feel like I will be prepared for college especially well, just because I went to Norfolk Collegiate. I have made numerous connections at the school from friends to teachers to coaches as the opportunities we are provided with at school are numerous. The only complaint that I have is that it is hard to get a traditional high school experience at Norfolk Collegiate without a football team and the student body is considerably lacking in school spirit. However, the education I wanted was received and I am enormously glad I had the opportunity to go here...Read 53 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 596 Students
    • 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  13. Tabb High School

    • York County School Division, VA
    • 9-12
    • 258 reviews
    #4 Best Public High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Senior: Tabb High School was one of the best things that ever happened to me. The amount of student involvement is excellent, the teachers are wonderful, and the school spirit is outstanding. I feel that I've gotten the real 'high school experience' at Tabb. Strongly recommend!...Read 258 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,133 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. Grafton High School

    • York County School Division, VA
    • 9-12
    • 299 reviews
    #5 Best Public High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Senior: Grafton is a well-cared for facility filled to the brim with outstanding faculty and staff, as well as an amazing student body. There is an abundance of extracurricular activities, including sports, marching band, drama, and honors societies. The teachers are dedicated to the success of their students, but only if that success furthers the student's knowledge, skill, and character. The administration is dedicated to the safety and support of every student and the counseling staff is superb (Also a special thanks to Ms. Huffines the testing coordinator for just being the best!). The only request I have for the school is that the personal finance course be updated so that the students will be more willing to pay attention to the valuable information it has to offer without removing the requirement to take it before graduation...Read 299 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,183 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  15. Catholic High School

    • Private School
    • VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
    • 9-12
    • 69 reviews
    #9 Best Private High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Alum: I went to Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School for all four years of high school and enjoyed every minute of it. I was heavily involved in many activities on campus and there really were opportunities available for all interests. I participated in sports, honor societies, clubs, campus ministry and retreat team, and being an ambassador for the school. I am currently a freshman at Virginia Tech and can say without a doubt that Bishop Sullivan prepared me very well for being a college student. Although I may not have enjoyed the course load or high expectations of teachers, I realize now that they were just preparing me for college life and I am so thankful. Bishop Sullivan offers many opportunities for your child to flourish in faith, fellowship, academics, and other activities. The teachers are always willing to lend a helping hand and genuinely care about your child's well-being. I am so blessed to have gone to Bishop Sullivan and your children will be too!...Read 69 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 425 Students
    • 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  16. Jamestown High School

    • Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, VA
    • 9-12
    • 202 reviews
    #6 Best Public High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Senior: Lots of varied class choices, with many AP course offerings and some different class options. Great teachers who care about students. Awesome swim team! Many after school club choices for students with different interests...Read 202 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,300 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  17. Peninsula Catholic High School

    • Private School
    • NEWPORT NEWS, VA
    • 8-12
    • 94 reviews
    #10 Best Private High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Senior: Peninsula Catholic is an amazing community that I can call family. The teachers are always willing to help the students no matter what and actually do care for the students that attend. They in a sense become a "parental figure" in an educational manner. You meet amazing people that will become life-long friends, there are great sports and clubs to partake in, and everyone is welcome. Because our school is smaller, teachers can have a more 1:1 relationship with the students really helping us succeed even more. Not only that but you are bound to make amazing friends. We have an array of classes ranging from regular, honors, college credit, advanced placement, and more. I definitely would love to see even more courses added in the future, but with what we have, it is satisfactory. I would also say our school is very into technology, so we are up to date with the technology-fed generation and the teachers, for the most part, can keep up as well. I definitely would recommend coming here...Read 94 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 284 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  18. Frank W. Cox High School

    • Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA
    • 9-12
    • 473 reviews
    #7 Best Public High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Senior: I enjoy a majority of the staff at this school, i think that they are doing a wonderful job at shaping young minds. Many of the teachers here have encouraged me in my ideas and have actually led me to my final decision in my career...Something that I would change would be some of their outdated rules and how they handle things. In light to some of the more recent handlings of our vaping issue, I would say that this was handled poorly. One of the rules that I would mention, would be the dress code. Many students are breaking the dress code and not getting punished for it, I believe that the rule itself should be reconsidered being that it isn’t being enforced...The way that they communicate things should also be reconsidered being that there is a lot of information that is needed to get out to students with little known to the majority. A lot of the upperclassmen leave earlier in the day, this time is used for the announcements to be shared to the student body to receive...Read 473 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,783 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  19. Stone Bridge School

    • Private School
    • CHESAPEAKE, VA
    • PK, K-12
    • 44 reviews
    #11 Best Private High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Junior: Stonebridge is a great school that focuses on equipping the next generation with a Biblical worldview to restore the American nation. The academics are rigorous and very in-depth. AP courses and honors classes are offered. The staff and students are very genuine and will go the extra mile to help out. The whole community is very welcoming, encouraging, and want to help others grow in their faith, academics, and skills. There are so many ways to get involved as a student or parent by joining clubs, sports, drama, or prayer groups. They offer a wide variety of sports from golf to volleyball. Also, throughout the year, they include many “fun days” such as Spiritual Emphasis Week, Retreat, movie nights, etc. Overall, a fantastic school that strives to prepare young people with a strong Biblical foundation and make lasting relationships...Read 44 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 347 Students
    • 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  22. York High School

    • York County School Division, VA
    • 9-12
    • 221 reviews
    #8 Best Public High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Senior: Attending York High has been an amazing! I was nominated by my peers two years in a row for homecoming court. I have been on the Varsity soccer team for 4 years and been a member of the swim team for 3 years. . I have made so many new friends and been joined a variety of clubs. York High School has so much Team Spirit. If I could change one thing it would be to have a school Lacrosse team that the school supports like all the other sports. The Lacrosse players have to find rides to the games and they do not get to hold games at our school...Read 221 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,137 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  23. Floyd E. Kellam High School

    • Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA
    • 9-12
    • 391 reviews
    #9 Best Public High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Alum: Once a Knight always a Knight! If anything is a tell of how amazing Kellam High School is, it is our motto that sticks with us forever. Graduating in 2019, I went to Kellam for 4 years and was able to experience all the joys of attending a brand new school. From arriving and attending classes in such a beautiful, cutting edge building, to an advanced way of learning where I was able to first-hand see what the future of education holds for the future students to attend. During my time at this school I was alway welcomed, not just by my peers, but by the staff who cared so deeply and was so interested in your well being and academic success. One of my favorite things about this school, and one of my best memories, overall, was how together the school is as a whole. The sense of community that I felt from this school was that of none other and is something I wish that all teens and young adults could experience themselves...Read 391 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,957 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  24. Landstown High School

    • Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA
    • 9-12
    • 613 reviews
    #10 Best Public High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Senior: Landstown is a very well ran, and inclusive school that provided everything I needed in order to succeed. Every since my freshmen year at Landstown I found my place at the school. Many teachers, students, and staff members encouraged us to join various clubs and activities. As a student who attends Landstown High School, I have learned lots about myself. was able to be a JV cheerleader, competitive cheerleader, a member of SCA, executive bored member for 2 years, class secretary for 4 years, and a freshmen mentor. Throughout my times being in these various clubs at Landstown, I found myself as a person through my new experiences the school helped me through. I am forever grateful to Landstown because of the experiences, friends, education, and life skills it provided me. Landstown is an inclusive school that helps push kids to their full potential. I want to thank Landstown for all the amazing opportunities it has given me!...Read 613 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,214 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  25. Hickory High School

    • Chesapeake Public Schools, VA
    • 9-12
    • 496 reviews
    #11 Best Public High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Senior: My experience at Hickory was unfortunately cut in the middle. The covid-19 pandemic hit late my sophomore year and I was online for almost all of junior year. However, the staff at hickory made sure that all students were still learning to the best of their capabilities. They communicated with us and the teachers assisted students to the best of their ability. Even with this set back, Hickory managed to make sure that their students were passing with flying colors. They also managed to make sure that the student body was heard during times of stress and anxiety. That said, the only thing that bothered me was that up until senior year, the guidance towards getting ready for college wasn't as clear as I feel it could have been. I feel as if a little more information could have been distributed and more opportunities for students to meet and talk with their counselors. Otherwise, I believe Hickory is an amazing school...Read 496 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,686 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  26. Green Run Collegiate

    • Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA
    • 9-12
    • 57 reviews
    #12 Best Public High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Junior: So far my experience at grc has been amazing. My freshmen year with them was the best school year I have ever had. I created new relationships with fellow peers and even built relationships with my teachers, which I have never done before. I like that they push you to do your best even when you think you don’t have it in you. I’m really disappointed that my time with grc was cut short because of the pandemic but I hope we get back there soon!...Read 57 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 371 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  27. First Colonial High School

    • Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA
    • 9-12
    • 377 reviews
    #13 Best Public High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Senior: Teachers and counselors are great to work with and very supportive and treat you with respect. Everyone has done as best as they could during Covid.The teachers and counselors care about its students. I feel like, in most aspects of life, you get what you put into it. As in, the more effort I've put into my studies and classes in this school, the more I've learned. The school overall is great but it is old and in need of renovation. When it rains water comes down from the ceiling. Trashcans have to put in the hallways to catch the water. It has a roach problem. I am a senior and have enjoyed my years at First Colonial. I have had pretty good luck with my teachers and found them all to be very good at what they do. I feel safe there and welcome...The teachers helped me learn and become the person I am today.Read 377 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,858 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  28. Salem High School

    • Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA
    • 9-12
    • 611 reviews
    #14 Best Public High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Senior: I had a wonderful experience. I was accepted into the dance program in the Virginia Performing Arts Academy at Salem. I took 2-3 hours of dance classes each day along with my college prep courses. I was also able to participate in the cheerleading squad, gymnastics team, indoor and outdoor track, and a few other clubs and organizations. I just graduated on yesterday (June 20th) and I have made such great friends and obtained caring mentors in my teachers, coaches, and administrators. I wouldn't trade this experience for anything!...Read 611 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,767 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  29. Great Bridge High School

    • Chesapeake Public Schools, VA
    • 9-12
    • 379 reviews
    #15 Best Public High Schools in Norfolk Area

    Junior: I love Great Bridge! I’ve gone to Great Bridge since I was in kindergarten and because of that I’ve made many friends throughout the years. Some of the people who were in my kindergarten class are in my eleventh grade classes- I think that’s really cool and not everyone gets to experience it. There is so much school spirit at Great Bridge, too. I’m in SCA so I have a lot of love for my school and I love to see most of the other students share that love! I’ve made so many close friends through extracurriculars at Great Bridge and that’s truly made my high school experience memorable and amazing. I do have one thing I’d like to change, though. Grade inflation. I wish teachers at Great Bridge would me more strict with grades. It’s really discouraging when I put hours into a class to get an A and people who cheat and do the bare minimum get “As for Effort.” A is supposed to mean superior- so 70% of the student body should absolutely not have a 4.0+ gpa...Read 379 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,543 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    BASIS Independent McLean

    • Private School
    • MCLEAN, VA
    • PK, K-12
    • 42 reviews

    Parent: My kids have been attending Basis since before the pandemic, and we are so impressed! Rich academic curriculum, good inclusion of the arts, excellent opportunity for differentiation based on student needs. The teachers are dedicated and so are the parents to the kids' success. While the administration has been bumpy as the school has gotten established (only 5 years old), they earned their stripes during the pandemic. Organized, safety-focused and diligent about communication. We supplement school with sports leagues and scouting outside of school, which many parents do. Easy to do given the extensive choice you have in the DC area. Also appreciate the international study body with impressively bright students from all over the world. A real meritocracy, unlike other private schools that admit based on VIP status or connections/donations. In the next few years, this school will only continue to advance its place in the rankings...Read 42 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 478 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

    • Private School
    • BETHESDA, MD
    • PK, K-12
    • 122 reviews

    Parent: Amazing school in every way! My elementary school daughter could not be happier and is learning so much both academically and socially. Wonderful, welcoming community and amazing staff. Best decision we have ever made!...Read 122 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 718 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Blue Ridge School

    • Private School
    • DYKE, VA
    • 9-12
    • 66 reviews

    Parent: As an international parent, I can safely say that Blue Ridge was the best decision we could have made for our son. It became my son’s second home almost instantly. The staff goes above and beyond in making the students feel like they are part of a family and their input and care makes the boys flourish. The know how to bring out the best in them. The small class size is key in getting each student the attention he deserves and it makes the interaction between the professors and the students more dynamic...Read 66 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 170 Students
    • 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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