Best VA private schools with solid volleyball teams?

[Anonymous]

Topic pretty self explanatory. Curious how local private schools stack up vs one another. How easy is it to get a roster spot? Can you do that before you apply or are accepted?

[Anonymous]

I am getting my popcorn ready for this discussion.

[Anonymous]

I have opinions on this, but before I answer, are you thinking about non-religious private, independent schools, or are you also asking to include private, religious high schools in the consideration? Also, you are only looking for schools in Virginia, not nearby schools in Maryland or D.C.?

[Anonymous]

Not OP, but curious to know that for non-religious private in DMV.

[Anonymous]

Open to any private schools, faith based included. Va only but curious to hear about suggestions for DC and MD but a long drive.

[Anonymous]

1. Flint Hill: VISAA Division I champion; beat Bishop O’Connell 3–0 and Paul VI 3–2 in the state tournament.
2. Paul VI Catholic: WCAC champion; VISAA Division I runner-up; MaxPreps VA private/D-I No. 3.
3 (though they are typically better than Paul VI). Bishop O’Connell: 22–3, WCAC regular-season No. 2, MaxPreps VISAA I No. 2; lost to Flint Hill in VISAA semis.
4. Episcopal: 8–9 but strong schedule; MaxPreps VA No. 79, above Potomac by rating.
5. Potomac School: 6–9, tough schedule; lost to Flint Hill in ISL quarters; MaxPreps VA No. 83.
6. Bishop Ireton Catholic: 11–15, MaxPreps VISAA I No. 10; strong schedule but below top WCAC peers.
7. Saint John Paul the Great Catholic: 12–8, VISAA I No. 12; solid VCAC season.
8. Trinity Christian: 11–7, VISAA II contender; lower rating than SJPGC but better than Seton/Oakcrest.
9. Madeira: MaxPreps VISAA I No. 13, behind SJPGC.
10. St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes: 2–8; lost 3–0 to Episcopal.
11. Seton: 4–14, VISAA II lower tier.
12. Oakcrest: 2–17; lost to SJPGC 3–0; MaxPreps VA No. 354.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not OP, but curious to know that for non-religious private in DMV.

Ranking

1. Georgetown Day School: DCSAA champion; 25–1 season; No. 3 in Washington Post area rankings; dominant ISL AA (21–1).
2. Bullis School: ISL champion; Washington Post No. 1; 24–2 overall; consistent DMV elite program.
3. Flint Hill School: VISAA Division I champion; ISL contender; top overall strength vs strongest private competition.
4. Potomac School: ISL top tier (5–2 league; 13–4 overall); VISAA No. 8; consistent playoff presence.
5. Sidwell Friends School: ISL competitive (13–9); solid DC program with consistent upper-division finishes.
6. Holton-Arms School: Strong ISL record (≈11–3 / 9–2 conference); often near top of AA/A divisions.
7. Maret School: ISL mid/lower tier (6–9); competitive but below top programs.

[Anonymous]

And no you cannot get a roster spot before you apply or are admitted. Depending on the school, it can be tough! Does your DD play club volleyball? At various tournaments you should watch older teams to get a sense of the skill level to expect. Or go watch high school matches in the fall!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:1. Flint Hill: VISAA Division I champion; beat Bishop O’Connell 3–0 and Paul VI 3–2 in the state tournament.
2. Paul VI Catholic: WCAC champion; VISAA Division I runner-up; MaxPreps VA private/D-I No. 3.
3 (though they are typically better than Paul VI). Bishop O’Connell: 22–3, WCAC regular-season No. 2, MaxPreps VISAA I No. 2; lost to Flint Hill in VISAA semis.
4. Episcopal: 8–9 but strong schedule; MaxPreps VA No. 79, above Potomac by rating.
5. Potomac School: 6–9, tough schedule; lost to Flint Hill in ISL quarters; MaxPreps VA No. 83.
6. Bishop Ireton Catholic: 11–15, MaxPreps VISAA I No. 10; strong schedule but below top WCAC peers.
7. Saint John Paul the Great Catholic: 12–8, VISAA I No. 12; solid VCAC season.
8. Trinity Christian: 11–7, VISAA II contender; lower rating than SJPGC but better than Seton/Oakcrest.
9. Madeira: MaxPreps VISAA I No. 13, behind SJPGC.
10. St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes: 2–8; lost 3–0 to Episcopal.
11. Seton: 4–14, VISAA II lower tier.
12. Oakcrest: 2–17; lost to SJPGC 3–0; MaxPreps VA No. 354.

O'Connell has three really good transfers and probably the best freshman in the DMV coming in this fall.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not OP, but curious to know that for non-religious private in DMV.

Ranking

1. Georgetown Day School: DCSAA champion; 25–1 season; No. 3 in Washington Post area rankings; dominant ISL AA (21–1).
2. Bullis School: ISL champion; Washington Post No. 1; 24–2 overall; consistent DMV elite program.
3. Flint Hill School: VISAA Division I champion; ISL contender; top overall strength vs strongest private competition.
4. Potomac School: ISL top tier (5–2 league; 13–4 overall); VISAA No. 8; consistent playoff presence.
5. Sidwell Friends School: ISL competitive (13–9); solid DC program with consistent upper-division finishes.
6. Holton-Arms School: Strong ISL record (≈11–3 / 9–2 conference); often near top of AA/A divisions.
7. Maret School: ISL mid/lower tier (6–9); competitive but below top programs.

This is a year off - ISL finish this past year was 1 GDS, 2 Visitation, 3 NCS, 4 Flint Hill, 5 Potomac, 6 Episcopal, 7 St. Andrew's, 8 Bullis in the AA division and 1 Stone Ridge, 2 Holton, 3 Holy Child, 4 Sidwell, 5 Maret, 6 Madeira, 7 SSSAS in the A Division.

[Anonymous]

Oh gosh, you are correct. So sorry!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:1. Flint Hill: VISAA Division I champion; beat Bishop O’Connell 3–0 and Paul VI 3–2 in the state tournament.
2. Paul VI Catholic: WCAC champion; VISAA Division I runner-up; MaxPreps VA private/D-I No. 3.
3 (though they are typically better than Paul VI). Bishop O’Connell: 22–3, WCAC regular-season No. 2, MaxPreps VISAA I No. 2; lost to Flint Hill in VISAA semis.
4. Episcopal: 8–9 but strong schedule; MaxPreps VA No. 79, above Potomac by rating.
5. Potomac School: 6–9, tough schedule; lost to Flint Hill in ISL quarters; MaxPreps VA No. 83.
6. Bishop Ireton Catholic: 11–15, MaxPreps VISAA I No. 10; strong schedule but below top WCAC peers.
7. Saint John Paul the Great Catholic: 12–8, VISAA I No. 12; solid VCAC season.
8. Trinity Christian: 11–7, VISAA II contender; lower rating than SJPGC but better than Seton/Oakcrest.
9. Madeira: MaxPreps VISAA I No. 13, behind SJPGC.
10. St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes: 2–8; lost 3–0 to Episcopal.
11. Seton: 4–14, VISAA II lower tier.
12. Oakcrest: 2–17; lost to SJPGC 3–0; MaxPreps VA No. 354.

O'Connell has three really good transfers and probably the best freshman in the DMV coming in this fall.

I assume the three transfers play for either Metro or Paramount.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:1. Flint Hill: VISAA Division I champion; beat Bishop O’Connell 3–0 and Paul VI 3–2 in the state tournament.
2. Paul VI Catholic: WCAC champion; VISAA Division I runner-up; MaxPreps VA private/D-I No. 3.
3 (though they are typically better than Paul VI). Bishop O’Connell: 22–3, WCAC regular-season No. 2, MaxPreps VISAA I No. 2; lost to Flint Hill in VISAA semis.
4. Episcopal: 8–9 but strong schedule; MaxPreps VA No. 79, above Potomac by rating.
5. Potomac School: 6–9, tough schedule; lost to Flint Hill in ISL quarters; MaxPreps VA No. 83.
6. Bishop Ireton Catholic: 11–15, MaxPreps VISAA I No. 10; strong schedule but below top WCAC peers.
7. Saint John Paul the Great Catholic: 12–8, VISAA I No. 12; solid VCAC season.
8. Trinity Christian: 11–7, VISAA II contender; lower rating than SJPGC but better than Seton/Oakcrest.
9. Madeira: MaxPreps VISAA I No. 13, behind SJPGC.
10. St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes: 2–8; lost 3–0 to Episcopal.
11. Seton: 4–14, VISAA II lower tier.
12. Oakcrest: 2–17; lost to SJPGC 3–0; MaxPreps VA No. 354.

O'Connell has three really good transfers and probably the best freshman in the DMV coming in this fall.

I assume the three transfers play for either Metro or Paramount.

They're all on Metro 15 Travel, and the incoming freshman is on Metro 14 Travel.

[Anonymous]

What schools are they all transferring from?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What schools are they all transferring from?

Annandale (pin hitter), Stone Ridge (libero), and NCS (libero).