
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the premier independent school in the region, educating the whole student—cognitively, socially, and emotionally—to prepare them for a rapidly changing world and their own personal future.
Our Mission
Southampton Academy challenges and encourages each student to learn and grow through academic experiences that combine innovation and tradition with moral and spiritual values in a supportive family environment. We value:
Morals and Character – desiring what is right and good; being accountable for one’s actions
Safety and Respect – providing for children’s physical and emotional security; teaching them to embrace diversity and to accept and appreciate people’s differences
Learning and Achievement – helping each child grow intellectually; maintaining academic standards and traditions in preparing students for success in higher education
Family and Community – encouraging supportive relationships among students, parents, faculty and staff


Southampton Academy is accredited by and enjoys educational and professional benefits from its affiliation with the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. SA successfully completed the ten-year re-accreditation process in April 2017. The 5 year re-accreditation took place in 2024 with full VAIS accreditation. As of 2025, SA is dually accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS).