Christian Boarding Schools in Virginia

Are you seeking a Christian Boarding School in Virginia that can meet the specific needs of your child, teen, or young adult? Take a look at the list below.

What is a Christian Boarding School?

Christian boarding schools provide living arrangements for children, teenagers, and young adults, typically spanning 5 or 7 days a week, allowing them to study while residing on-site.

It’s important to be aware that parents are often expected to cover their child’s tuition, room and board, and additional fees directly. This is due to the fact that the majority of Christian boarding schools (CBSs) are privately funded institutions and do not receive state funding.

Occasionally, schools are non-profit, and fees are greatly reduced because of donations and fundraising dollars they receive. Some schools provide opportunities for grants or scholarships and may offer financial aid or payment plans too.

Some CBSs actively work alongside you to facilitate partial coverage of medical or mental health care expenses through your insurance, even though not all costs may be fully covered.

Most CBSs are a type of therapeutic boarding school that helps children with mental health or behavioral issues. Check out our guide on therapeutic boarding schools and how to choose the best one for your youth to make sure you know what to look for when examining each of these schools to see if they are the right fit for your family.

The schools featured in this list are identified as Christian institutions as they incorporate or were established upon Biblical principles. Attendance at these schools usually does not require students to adhere to the Christian faith.

Listings are for information purposes and do not imply a recommendation.

Virginia Christian Boarding Schools Listing

Christchurch School in Christchurch

Christchurch School is a private school with co-educational boarding and day learning opportunities. The school is known for its challenging college prep curriculum that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

The school also offers a number of programs, including fine arts, performing arts, and music study. Additionally, there are numerous athletic programs, including an on-site sailing venue and fleet.

Tuition

• $64,900 – Tuition and fees for full-time boarding students.
• $25,500 – Tuition and fees for day students.

You can find all the information you need about Christchurch School on their website or by calling (804) 758-2306.

East Appalachian Teen Challenge for Adolescent Girls in Fincastle

Eastern Appalachian Teen Challenge for Adolescent Girls takes a holistic Christ-centered approach to helping young girls, ages 12 to 17, who struggle with at-risk behaviors. The program lasts one year, enabling your child to have the time to experience lasting change.

Teen Challenge will tailor a specialized education plan specifically for your daughter and her academic needs. She will learn at her ability level with small group and one-on-one instruction, and she will progress toward her academic goals.

In addition to her academics, your daughter will be highly engaged in daily biblical studies. With over 700+ hours of discipleship classes, she will work on independent biblical study, as well as group studies taught by staff.

She will be taught basic Biblical principles like salvation and forgiveness, as well as more intense topics such as conflict resolution, managing emotions and temptation, overcoming peer pressure, creating healthy boundaries, and so much more.

Learn more about East Appalachian Teen Challenge on their website or by calling (540) 473-8148.

Episcopal High School in Alexandria

Episcopal High School (EHS) welcomes motivated and talented boys and girls of good character who will be entering 9th, 10th, and 11th grades. All students are required to apply solely online and are required to test directly with and interview with the school.

EHS is just eight miles from the United States Capitol Building. The School takes advantage of its location through The Washington Program, in which all students participate. Because of the school’s proximity to the nation’s capital, they offer unique teaching and experiential learning moments through the McCain-Ravenel Center for Intellectual and Moral Courage.

Seniors at EHS finish their coursework by the beginning of May so that they can engage in a four-week externship in the D.C. area that best aligns with their interests.

Tuition

$69,700 – Includes tuition, room and board, basic health center expenses, and the cost of most school-sponsored academic, athletic, and recreational activities.

Episcopal High School does offer the opportunity to apply for financial aid, and it is awarded to qualified students in the form of grants. These grants are based on a family’s demonstration of financial need and a student’s merit.

In addition to financial aid, two payment schedules are also available.

Check out Episcopal High School on their website or call them at (703) 933-3000.

Fredericksburg Teen Challenge in Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Teen Challenge offers 10 to 12-month residential Christian discipleship programs to help women and women with children overcome life-controlling issues, including but not limited to drug and alcohol addiction. The minimum age requirement is 18, and there is no maximum age. They offer two specific programs:

• Adult and Teen Challenge Virginia Women’s Home
• Beauty for Ashes Women and Children’s Home

Both programs use a community-living setting, sharing the home with daily chores evenly divided amongst all residents in the program. They offer a balanced schedule made up of classes, work days, prayer, meals, chores, Bible studies, church services, on-campus chapel, recreation, group outings, events, community service, outreach, fundraising, and free time.

Both programs are funded by private donations. However, Teen Challenge asks that families help with monthly contributions to offset some costs, if possible.

To learn more about Fredericksburg Teen Challenge, visit their website or call them at (855) 446-7382.

Mid-Atlantic Teen Challenge, Inc. in Newport News

Mid-Atlantic Teen Challenge has temporarily closed while they relocate and relaunch their program.

If you have questions or inquiries, please visit Mid-Atlantic Teen Challenge at their website, or call them at (757) 255-8822.

Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson

Oak Hill Academy is a co-educational, college prep boarding school for students in 8th to 12th grades. The academy offers a comprehensive and enriching academic program that prepares each student to pursue excellence as they move toward a higher education.

Oak Hill is smaller in size and will enroll up to 150 students per year, and of those, 100% are boarding students.

Additionally, the school offers a full range of sports and athletics, plus more than 40 on-campus clubs and activities.

Tuition

$41,550 – Includes tuition, room, and board.

Oak Hill Academy works with families individually to help make enrollment affordable for eligible students. In addition to financial aid packages, there are payment plans and optional student loan programs.

Find more information about Oak Hill Academy on their website or by calling (276) 579-2619.

Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation in Brookneal

Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation no longer offers a boarding school. They do, however, still have summer camps, which you can learn about by visiting their website or by calling (434) 300-4673.

Shenandoah Valley Academy in Shenandoah Valley

Shenandoah Valley Academy (SVA) provides a Seventh-day Adventist college preparatory boarding school experience for high school-aged boys and girls.

The school strives to keep spirituality at the forefront by providing a wide variety of learning and ministry activities as well as keeping Christ in the curriculum. The goal is to teach students, through experiences, to become disciples of Jesus who are compassionate citizens prepared for college and careers.

Tuition and Fees

• Freshmen/Sophomores – $13,800 Plus $9,300 Cafeteria & Dormitory fees
• Juniors/Seniors – $14,200 plus $9,300 Cafeteria & Dormitory fees

Work Program

SVA requires students to learn the value of work and develop a strong work ethic. The work varies from dish-washing in the cafeteria to housekeeping in the dorms. 

• Freshmen/Sophomores typically work a minimum of 6.5 hours per week and can expect to earn approximately $2,050 per school year after tithe. 
• Juniors/Seniors typically work a minimum of 10.5 hours per week and can expect to earn approximately $3,050 per school year after tithe. 

Families may choose from a number of payment plans, and scholarships are available.

Visit Shenandoah Valley Academy on their website or call them at (540) 740-3161.

Stuart Hall in Staunton

Stuart Hall is a college-preparatory boarding school for students in grades 8-12. By offering small class sizes and supportive faculty, the school suggests that they are giving students the chance “to be great at what they are good at.”

Stuart Hall is unique because of where they are located. The school offers students in-town boarding which gives students the chance to learn valuable skills including personal initiative, community living, and respect for local culture.

Boarding students are encouraged to experience life beyond the campus boundaries as they also engage in the life of the school.

Students have a proctored, two-hour study hall every evening, during which dorm parents visit with students, help with homework, and get to know them. Structured evenings include a nightly required lights-out time, room cleanliness checks, lessons on doing laundry, and regular meetings with dorm parents.

Boarding Students Tuition (Additional fees are not included)

• $61,150 – 7 Day Domestic Student
• $48,500 – 5-Day Domestic Student
• $66,000 – International Student

Find more information about Stuart Hall on their website or by calling (540) 885-0356.

Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg

Virginia Episcopal School (VES) is an inclusive community of 70% boarding students and 30% day students in grades 9 – 12. Classes at VES are purposefully small, with an average of 12 students per class.

VES offers multi-levels of classes:

• Regular
• 9th Grade ARCH Collaborative (Arts, Reasoning, Critical Thinking and Health Services)
• Advanced Placement courses
• Advanced/honors classes

VES also offer a four-year computer science program, and courses such as Video Production, Public Speaking, Technical Theater, Jazz Ensemble, Glee Club.

Tuition:

• $30,900 – Day Students
• $55,100 – 5-Day Boarding Students
• $65,700 – 7-Day Boarding Students
• $77,800 – International Boarding Students

VES provides need-based financial aid to families who qualify. Families apply for financial aid at the same time their student applies for admission.

To learn more about Virginia Episcopal School, visit their website or call them at (434) 385-3600.

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