Miller School of Albemarle
A 1,100-acre college-prep campus at the foot of the Blue Ridge, minutes from Crozet — one of the oldest coeducational boarding schools in the country.
By Josh Keeton, Town Realty · Updated
Type Private · Grades 8–12 & PG · Students 255 · Founded 1878
What is Miller School of Albemarle?
Miller School of Albemarle is a coeducational, college-preparatory day and boarding school for grades 8 through 12 plus a postgraduate year, on a 1,100-acre campus at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a short drive from Crozet. The school lists 255 students — about 90 boarding and 165 day.
Founded in 1878 with a $1.1 million bequest from Samuel Miller, it's one of the oldest coeducational boarding schools in the country. Boarding students arrive from 15 states and 16 countries, and the campus itself — including the historic Old Main building — is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
How did Miller School of Albemarle start?
Miller School was founded in 1878 with a $1.1 million bequest from Samuel Miller, who grew up near the grounds where the school now sits — making it one of the oldest coeducational boarding schools in the country.
Quick answers
What grades does Miller School of Albemarle serve?
Grades 8 through 12, plus a postgraduate year, coeducational, with both day and boarding options. The school lists 255 students in total — roughly 90 boarding and 165 day.
How much does Miller School of Albemarle cost?
Tuition varies significantly across third-party sources depending on boarding status and schedule, and changes annually. Confirm current tuition directly with Miller's admissions office rather than relying on aggregator figures.
When was Miller School of Albemarle founded?
1878, funded by a $1.1 million bequest from Samuel Miller, making it one of the oldest coeducational boarding schools in the country.
How big is Miller School's campus?
About 1,100 acres at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, including a 12-acre lake and a 40-acre working farm.
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