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You don’t have to fit a mold to belong here. In fact, we hope you don’t.

At Stuart Hall School, we’ve spent nearly two centuries cultivating an environment where students are known, valued, and inspired to lead lives of curiosity, creativity, and contribution. Nestled in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley and framed by the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, our campus is as dynamic and inclusive as the students who call it home.

As a co-ed day and boarding school for grades 6–12, Stuart Hall offers a rigorous liberal arts education with a forward-thinking twist: our Mastery Learning program empowers students to grow at their own pace, with emphasis on deep understanding, thoughtful revision, and practical application. From AP Capstone seminars to real-world collaborations with local businesses and global peers, learning at Stuart Hall is never abstract — it’s lived.

But academics are only part of the story.

Here, students are leaders, artists, athletes, activists, and allies. Whether performing Shakespeare with professional actors, building esports strategies in our state-of-the-art tech center, or leading initiatives through our Conduct Council, students shape campus life and culture every day. And they do so within a diverse, welcoming community that spans 15+ countries and countless perspectives — a true microcosm of the world.

We believe a school should prepare you not just for college, but for a life well-lived. At Stuart Hall, that preparation begins the moment you walk through our doors — and continues long after you graduate.

Come as you are. Leave ready for whatever comes next.

See What Makes Stuart Hall Special

I consider Stuart Hall to be set apart from other educational options because there is a high academic bar that also fosters curiosity and a love for learning. We appreciate the attention to matters of high character  as well as respect for others, always doing your best, etc. - Monica, Ben, and Maryanne '29