2022 Best Places to Live in Pittsylvania County

• Reston, VA•

• Private School•

• 1-12

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  12 reviews

Alum: I was at Ideaventions from 7th grade through 12th grade, and it was a phenomenal experience. The teachers give high quality, engaging lessons. Roughly half of the classes are project based, even the English classes, something that I think is great when it comes to learning how to work effectively. The engineering classes are all hands on, where the classwork revolves around designing and building systems. The math curriculum is deep and efficient, the teachers present the information in an efficient manner that gets at the core axioms of a concept which us students then extrapolated and implemented in order to solve problems, a method I find to be far superior to the traditional approach of memorizing steps to solve problems. The clubs! These were the best part of the school, and there are all kinds of fun clubs. A few of my favorites were the Naturalist club, Inventor's club, Math Honors Society, Dungeons and Dragons club, and the Sysadmin club. I 100% recommend this school.... Read 12 reviews

• Students 63

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Norfolk, VA•

• Private School•

• 1-12

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  Rating 4.48 out of 5  145 reviews

Alum: This school has prepared me immensely for my upcoming years at college. The teachers are amazing advocates for their students and provide immense opportunity for each student as well. I have become a better leader, student, and friend because of my attendance at Norfolk Academy. I will always have strong ties to this school and the community because being a student here has positively impacted my life.... Read 145 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,205

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Potomac, MD•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.42 out of 5  130 reviews

Works Here: Bullis is amazing! I am so impressed with the curriculum. Teachers challenge students academically, yet they incorporate a joyful hands-on learning experience. The enriching opportunities are endless in academics, arts, athletics, and service, which provides a well-rounded education and cultivates respect for others, confidence, and the joy of discovery. Faculty, students, and parents are incredibly welcoming and friendly. I grew up in the DC area and assumed a different experience. However, the modern-day folklore that lingers — nothing could be further from the truth! Everyone I've met is genuinely kind, caring, and helpful. I am thrilled to be a part of the Bullis community.... Read 130 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 900

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1