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Matriculation
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Academics
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Extracurriculars
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Community
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Reviews
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Since its inception, the mission of VES has been to give every student the attention and resources they need to achieve their complete potential in school, college and life. VES brings together a comprehensive curriculum, engaging faculty and staff and supportive community to effectively encourage, enable and guide any student towards full stature. On a beautiful 160-acre campus, the Virginia Episcopal School provides an atmosphere where students can thrive. Small classes and energizing teachers create an exciting and interactive environment.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$81,700
Enrollment
250
International Students
20%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$40 million
AP
17
Average SAT Score
1245
Average ACT Score
31
Class Size
12
Boarding %
70
School Materials
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2024)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 1 |
| #9 | California Institute of Technology | 1 |
| #17 | Cornell University | 1 |
| #20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 1 |
| #22 | University of California: Berkeley | 1 |
| #23 | University of Michigan | 1 |
| #25 | University of Virginia | 4 |
| #28 | New York University | 3 |
| #28 | Tufts University | 2 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2021)Number of students who took AP tests
48
Number of tests taken
183
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
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French Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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French Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Statistics
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Comparative Government and Politics
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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World History
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Music Theory
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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American Football
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Golf
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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American Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Mountain Biking
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Alpha Order — Admissions
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Ancient and Infernal Order of Prevaricators (Creative Writing Club)
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Anime Club
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Basia Librum (book club)
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Bishop TV
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Bishop Radio
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Alpha Order — Admissions
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Ancient and Infernal Order of Prevaricators (Creative Writing Club)
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Anime Club
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Basia Librum (book club)
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Bishop TV
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Bishop Radio
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Board Game Club
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Captain’s Club (Athletics and Leadership)
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Chess Club
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Cyber Security Club
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Debate Club
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DIG Bible Study
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Garden Club
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GSA
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Green Team (Sustainability)
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Library Club
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Literary Journal
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Mathematics Team
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Model UN
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Peer Tutoring
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Pratfall Club
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Publications:The Meteor student paper & The Vestige Yearbook
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Quiz Bowl
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Robotics
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Rubik’s Cube Club
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Sketchbook Club
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Stock Market Club
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TEAMS (Test of Engineering Aptitude
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Math & Science Competition) Academic Team
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Vestry
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Arts
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Acting
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Chamber Choir
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Jazz
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Music Theory
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Public Speaking
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Theater
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Acting
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Chamber Choir
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Jazz
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Music Theory
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Public Speaking
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Theater
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Vocal
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Ceramics
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Digital Photography
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Filmmaking
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Portfolio
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Virginia Episcopal School
Tell me a bit about Virginia Episcopal School.
Virginia Episcopal School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Virginia, US. It was founded 1916 , and currently has about 250 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.ves.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.ves.org.
Does Virginia Episcopal School have rigorous academic requirements?
Virginia Episcopal School is offering 17 AP courses.
In recent years, 31 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
Virginia Episcopal School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
In recent years, 31 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
Virginia Episcopal School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Virginia Episcopal School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 16.18% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 14.71% go to top 25, and about 2.94% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Virginia Episcopal School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Virginia Episcopal School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Virginia Episcopal School?
The total fee for Virginia Episcopal School in 2024 is
$81,700 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@ves.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@ves.org .
Where is Virginia Episcopal School located?
Virginia Episcopal School is located in the State of Virginia of USA.
How popular is Virginia Episcopal School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Virginia Episcopal School is among the most popular schools, within top 67 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Virginia Episcopal School has been favorited by 496 users.
Also Virginia Episcopal School has been favorited by 496 users.
How do I complete an application for Virginia Episcopal School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Virginia Episcopal School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Virginia Episcopal School’s official site: http://www.ves.org or call them at 434-385-3607.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Virginia Episcopal School’s official site: http://www.ves.org or call them at 434-385-3607.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Virginia Episcopal School?
What is the FindingSchool rating for Virginia Episcopal School?
The overall rating for Virginia Episcopal School is A.
The section ratings of Virginia Episcopal School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
B for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Virginia Episcopal School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
B for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
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Population (2022)
392,552
Cost of Living
Lower than average 4%
Nearby Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
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