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A coeducational day and boarding school in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Miller School of Albemarle (MSA) is a coeducational day and boarding school for grades 8 to 12 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, MSA has been educating the Minds, Hands, and Hearts of students since 1878. With a stunning 1,100-acre campus, MSA offers its 255 students ample opportunity to broaden their intellectual horizons, while gaining life enhancing experiences in a wide range of extracurricular activities. With boarding students from 15 states and 16 countries, life at MSA is full of meaningful relationships and experiences that shape students’ view of the world. MSA is known for combining academics with practical hands-on experience, so that students gain know-how as well as knowledge.

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    Independent

    We engage and challenge students giving them the tools to become independent thinkers and thoughtful problem.

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    Confident

    Our students are empowered to live as resourceful, resilient, and compassionate people who innovate, lead, and inspire.

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    Supported

    Through meaningful relationships and experiences, Miller School of Albemarle students have the opportunity to discover and reflect on their authentic selves.

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    Encouraged

    Peer pressure is a good thing at Miller School. Our students encourage one another to be the best versions of themselves.

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    Compassionate

    Students are known and valued for who they are and their interests. This vibrant diversity brings our community together as we explore and learn alongside one another.

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    Celebrated

    Our annual traditions and events celebrate the history of our school and the remarkable students, teachers, and staff.

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Signature Offerings

  • Coeducational for grades 8-12.

    255 Students from 16 countries and 11 states.

    Boarding student population is 35% (51% Female, 49% Male).

    Day student population is 65% (47% Female, 53% Male).

    75% of faculty and administration hold Advanced Degrees and 50% live on campus.

    100% College Acceptance for senior class.

    1,100-Acre Campus in Charlottesville, Virginia

    • 12 miles from the University of Virginia

    • 6 miles from Crozet

    • 10 miles from Shenandoah National Park

  • Admission to Miller School is competitive and space in each class is limited. We encourage interested students to begin application process in the fall. Our admissions team reviews each application with care.

    We get to know each applicant and encourage in-person visits to campus. We take into consideration your academic achievements, interests and passions, personal qualities, and life experiences. Just as there is no typical Miller student, there is no ideal Miller applicant. We look forward to learning more about your personal path to MSA.

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  • MSA College Placement Office is committed to assisting each of our students in selecting the college that is best for him or her. Matching the individual personality of a senior with the collective culture of a college is absolutely essential to laying the groundwork for a happy and productive higher education experience.

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  • MAIN OFFICE
    Rachel Primm
    rprimm@millerschool.org
    434-823-4805

    ADMISSSIONS
    Director of Admissions
    Kane Kashouty
    kkashouty@millerschool.org