Private Schools in Nelson, Virginia

St. Anne's-Belfield School is a premier independent school serving families from Nelson County and the Central Virginia region. The school offers a rigorous academic program with both Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate options across its four divisions. The 49-acre campus features cutting-edge facilities including science and innovation labs, performing arts centers, and extensive athletic complexes. The school maintains small class sizes and boasts a 100% college acceptance rate to selective institutions. Extracurricular offerings include championship athletic teams, award-winning arts programs, and global education opportunities through study abroad and exchange programs.

Miller School of Albemarle is a co-educational boarding and day school serving the Nelson County area with a strong college preparatory program. Located just 20 minutes from Nelson, the school offers small class sizes, individualized attention, and a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement courses. The 1,600-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities including science labs, athletic fields, and arts spaces. The school emphasizes character development and leadership through its honor system and extensive extracurricular programs including competitive athletics, outdoor education, and community service opportunities.

Tandem Friends School provides a progressive, Quaker-inspired education to students from Nelson County and the greater Charlottesville area. The school's college preparatory curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, collaborative learning, and social responsibility. With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, students receive personalized attention in small classes. The campus features modern academic buildings, art studios, performance spaces, and athletic facilities. The school's Quaker values inform its community-based approach to education, including weekly Meeting for Worship and emphasis on peaceful conflict resolution.