Families choose us because ISW:

  • Is fully accredited by the Virginia Independent Schools Association.
  • Provides outstanding preparation for college-bound students. Our current senior class averaged over 1300 on their SATs and scored a 3 or better on all AP exams. 
  • Features exceptional teachers. Our faculty holds the highest percentage of advanced degrees, including several doctorates and other terminal degrees, of any school in the area. 
  • Mixes hands-on, experiential learning with traditional modes of education. ISW students have earned 9 Regional and VA State Science Fair awards in the last 3 years and 14 Regional and VA State Destination Imagination awards in the last 4 years. 
  • Provides a safe and loving community for students and their families.
  • Takes a global approach from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
  • Encourages students to move ahead when they are ready.
  • Uses state-of-the-art technology. During the recent school building closures, our faculty and students made the shift to online instruction on Day One. 
  • Focuses on the natural world.
  • Connects students with the larger community.