What is the Virginia Academy admissions timeline?
Sept-Jan: Make an inquiry and begin an online application.
Sept-Dec: Visit our campus by registering for a tour. 6-12 graders shadow a VAA student ambassador once an application is submitted.
Oct-Jan: Finalize your online application and upload supporting documents to your MyVAA assigned checklist.
Jan 1st: Applications and supporting documents are due in order to guarantee an admission decision by February. For applications received after January 31st, 2025, second-round decisions will be made as space allows.
Feb: Priority decisions are sent to families via MyVAA; deposits are made.
Mar-Jun: Rolling admissions
May-Jun: End your current school year strong!
How many admissions applications do you receive?
We receive around 500 per admissions season with roughly 150 spots available to fill. Because of the competitive ratio of applications to openings available, it is important to pay close attention to all deadlines when completing the application and submitting pertinent checklist documents.
Are students placed in a wait pool?
Virginia Academy’s admissions process is very much like a college admissions process. Our applications are live year-round, however priority enrollment is reserved for applicants who complete their admissions checklist prior to January 31st.
Every applicant that applies and completes their checklist by the January 1st deadline is considered in the same manner. We accept mission minded, quality applicants and families. Generally, we have more qualified applicants than openings! Every admissions season, we place a limited number of applicants in a wait pool. The wait pool is not ranked. If spaces become available, the committee will reconvene to reconsider all candidates in the wait pool. Should space not be available for the 2025-2026 academic year, we hope that applicants will consider reapplying for the 2026-2027 school year.
Where can I find your school calendar, and do you follow LCPS?
You can find our calendar here! VAA does not follow the LCPS calendar.
How many students are at Virginia Academy?
For the 2024-2025 school year, we will have 865 enrolled students.
The breakdown of students per school is as follows:
133 Preschool
, 335 Elementary
& 395 Upper School
What are VAA’s school hours?
School drop-off is between 8-8:30am with classes beginning promptly at 8:30am. School ends at 3pm and pick-up is between 3-3:30pm for elementary and full day preschool students & 3:15-3:45pm for upper school.
Does VAA offer before and after care?
Virginia Academy offers extended hours from 7am-8am and then after school from 3:30pm-6:30pm to enrolled students.
How can I visit Virginia Academy?
-Families can tour the campus
-6-12 grade students may shadow a VAA student ambassador.
-Join us at any Patriots sporting event or theatre production!
Does Virginia Academy provide transportation?
Transportation is provided to and from field trips and sporting events.
Where do VAA graduates go after they graduate?
We’re so proud of our Virginia Academy alumni! See provided college acceptance sheet for more information! VAA college acceptances
What are Virginia Academy’s primary entry points?
Our primary points of entry at VAA are Kindergarten, 6th & 9th grade.
Does Virginia Academy have curriculum guides?
We do! Please see provided curriculum guide for each level at Virginia Academy.
