Virginia Academy - Ashburn, Virginia

Cynthia Knight

We believe the early years in a child’s education are so important in their overall development and we found that at Virginia Academy ( VAA) Our experience with the Virginia Academy has been amazing. Our two children, son is a 1st grader and daughter in K4, have been enrolled since K2 each. We couldn't be more pleased with the education our children have received and the overall academic and Christian environment, strong focus on character development and social development our children have experienced. The teachers and administration staff are spectacular. We also really appreciate the open communication between teachers and parents. We absolutely recommend this school to any parent looking for high quality Christian educational environment for their children.

Donna Foster

Moving my daughter from a public school to VA Academy was the best decision I have ever made. All the staff truly care about the kids. It’s a family oriented school and my daughter loves it! Would recommend this school to anyone. We love Virginia Academy❤️

Grant Boysen

I started at VAA in 8th grade in 2016. Based on my experience I’d give this school a pretty good review. Here are the pros and cons of Virginia academy

Pros:
1.Good teachers. The teachers at Virginia academy are very kind and helpful. I believe that for the most part they care strongly for your education. Our principal mr. feathers is awesome and he truly shows that he cares about our students
2. Good environment. If you’re looking to escape a very crowed environment like public school, VAA is the place. At VAA classrooms are smaller so you have a better opportunity to participate in classes. You also get to know most people in the school since the upper school only has around 200 kids.
3. Kind students. For the most part, students at VAA were kind and fun to be around. I got to meet some of my closest friends from VAA that I still talk to today.

Now for the cons

1. No AP classes. This school has no AP classes, instead they have online dual enrollment. For me it is harder to learn online. I think that having AP classes would make everything simpler rather than learning things online.

Those are my pros and cons. I hope you consider VAA if you think it is the school for you. It isn’t for everybody. However if you’re dealing with public school issues like big crowds and poor academics, VAA is for you. For everyone else that is succeeding in public school, I recommend staying there if you think it’s the right fit for you

Kelly Bernard

We are so happy we found Virginia Academy! Everything about this school is great! We love the staff, the diversity, the curriculum and, of course, the heart for God. VAA is a huge blessing to our familly. The warm atmosphere is amazing! The teachers are great and they care about the students!! The foundation that VAA is building for my son is amazing! I could go on for hours!!! If you need a GOOD school this is the place for your family!

Raymond Williams

For our family and 14yr old son, Va Academy has been a 1st class experience. The school does a fantastic job. The faculty is hard working and knowledgeable. Mr. Feathers, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Graves, Mrs. Audette, Coach Posey and Coach Hagler - are some (but certainly not all) of the magnificent people we have met while at Va Academy. We consider ourselves fortunate to have these amazing people in our lives. The Va Academy curriculum is current, tailored, flexible and challenging. The facility is comfortable and enjoyed by the students. The student body is engaged, supportive and inclusive. And I should mention our son absolutely loves the food choices!:) The entire Va Academy culture is student centered and faith based - which is exactly what we were looking for. We could not be more satisfied with our experience at Va Academy. We are often asked about Va Academy and as a family, we gladly go out of our way to share our positive experience. Va Academy is an amazing school.

M Rodriguez

I would like to take a moment to speak about the entire staff at VAA. I am thoroughly impressed with the level of professionalism, dedication, and love they express in their jobs. It is very clear the level of love they all have for their jobs and the students that attend the school. I spent the first half of my education in the public school system and the last half in private school so I have had the experience of both even though if was decades ago. Neither of those experiences come close to what I see in VAA. When COVID-19 struck, the school was unexpectedly closed for the safety of the faculty and students. What the staff of VAA were capable of pulling together with no foreknowledge over the course of a three day weekend was nothing short of miraculous and has truly been exciting, remarkable, and impressive to witness. My children’s education has not skipped a beat. The transition from a traditional classroom environment to a fully virtual learning environment was nearly seamless. VAA has continued to expand their capabilities and provide more and more to their virtual educational repertoire. This school has truly been a blessing from the Lord for our family. I feel extremely blessed to have been lead to the VAA school and Community Church.

J Low

My children have been at the Virginia Academy cumulatively for 30 years....After all of these years, I can honestly say that I can't think of much about which we have had to complain. The teachers have been more than caring, the boys have made quality friends, and the three of them do well in school and score well on the standardized tests. I genuinely like the people who run the school and I see how hard they work to make it and each student a success.

Michael Oberschneider

As a child psychologist, I am often in the position of recommending schools to parents, and I have been recommending Virginia Academy for years. If you're looking for a school that strives for excellence in academics, while also placing a strong emphasis on spiritual, moral and social development and athletics, Virginia Academy is worth visiting. The teachers, support staff and leadership are very supportive, and they are always quick to respond to a question or concern. My 6 and 3 year old children are new students there this year, and they love it! They are coming home with great new thoughts, as well as a curiosity to understand and learn about the world. My wife and I are touched by their questions and comments about God and their newly learned social skills -- my son now says "yes sir" and "yes ma'am" to us when we ask him to do something. I know that Virginia Academy is making a real difference in their lives, and we are thankful. I give Virginia Academy my highest recommendation -- as both a parent and a child psychologist.

Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D, NCCE, NCPC
Founder and Director
Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services