AN EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE TO IGNITE THE SOUL
Welcome to The Summit Academy
An Exceptional Learning Experience to Ignite the Soul
Welcome to The Summit Academy
Mission
Located in historic Fredericksburg, Virginia, The Summit Academy is an independent Catholic school that provides a rigorous Classical Liberal Arts education for students in grades 6-12. The school’s mission is to partner with parents to form their sons and daughters in Christian virtue so they can become mature, responsible young adults equipped to engage the world.
Discover The Summit Academy
Catholic
Walking in faith, united in hope, and fanning the flame of charity
Classical
Perennial education ordered towards wisdom and character
Integrated
Forming mind, body, and heart in the classroom and beyond
Diocesan–Approved Independent Catholic School
Accredited by Virginia Independent School Association
Institute for Catholic Liberal Education Premier Partner
Founded in 2016
Life at The Summit
The House System
Competition, fellowship, leadership, service
The Outdoor Program
Discovering wonder and wisdom in nature
Athletics
Discipline and collaboration in pursuit of excellence
Fine Arts
The study of beauty in action
Faith
Christ in all and through all
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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2026-2027
Upcoming Events
Prospective Student Visits
Spend a day at the Summit Academy shadowing a student and get to know The Summit in person
Information Session & Tour
Hear about our mission and vision of graduates from Summit Administrators, pose questions to a panel of current parents, and accompany Summit Student Ambassadors on an informative tour of the school
Summit News
Strategic Plan 2025-2030
October 2025 | BOARD UPDATE
The Summit Academy Board of Directors is pleased to release their Strategic Plan 2025-2030, which details their strategic planning and priorities for the next five years. The board’s Strategic Plan is intended to provide guideposts for navigation of the next phase of growth towards mature operation as a full-capacity organization, with a focus on mission, especially as they find a permanent home for the school and increase their ability to serve additional families in our community.
Announcing Our Capital Campaign
November 8, 2025 | CAMPAIGN UPDATE
The Summit Academy Board of Directors is pleased to announce the launch of its Three Roses Capital Campaign, which will support the first phase of construction for a permanent campus. Having acquired the necessary acreage in 2022 and secured a special-use permit in 2024, the school is well positioned to continue advancing its mission and executing its vision for Catholic classical education in Virginia at the southernmost point of the Diocese of Arlington.
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Contact
Phone: 540.684.3989
Email: info@thesummitva.org
Physical Address:
5888 Plank Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Mailing Address:
7124 Salem Fields Blvd. PMB#157
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Copyright © 2016-2025 The Summit Academy
The Summit Academy of Central Virginia is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose Tax ID is 81-1772206.
Contact
Phone: 540.684.3989
Email: info@thesummitva.org
Physical Address:
5888 Plank Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Mailing Address:
7124 Salem Fields Blvd. PMB#157
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Copyright © 2016-2025 The Summit Academy
The Summit Academy of Central Virginia is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose Tax ID is 81-1772206.