Private Schools in Shipman, Virginia

Tandem Friends School is a highly-regarded Quaker college preparatory school serving the Charlottesville area and surrounding communities including Shipman. Founded in 1970, the school combines academic rigor with Quaker values of community, simplicity, and peaceful conflict resolution. The school features a beautiful 40-acre campus with modern classrooms, science laboratories, art studios, and athletic facilities. Tandem Friends emphasizes experiential learning, community engagement, and developing students' moral and ethical compass alongside strong academic preparation for college.

Virginia Episcopal School is a distinguished co-educational boarding and day school serving students from across Central Virginia, including the Shipman area. Founded in 1916, VES offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum within an Episcopal tradition. The 160-acre campus features exceptional facilities including modern academic buildings, athletic complexes, and arts centers. The school is known for its strong honor code, global perspective, and commitment to developing well-rounded students through academics, arts, athletics, and community service. VES maintains small class sizes and provides extensive college counseling support.

The Miller School of Albemarle is a prestigious co-educational college preparatory school serving the Central Virginia region, including Shipman. Founded in 1878, the school offers both boarding and day programs with a strong emphasis on personalized education. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities including science labs, athletic complexes, and arts centers. Miller School is known for its small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and comprehensive athletics program. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and leadership development, with excellent college placement records and robust extracurricular offerings.