Top 5 Best Arlington County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 3,523 students in Arlington County, VA (there are 42 public schools, serving 27,027 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Arlington County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The best top ranked private schools in Arlington County, VA include Saint Ann Catholic School, Our Savior Lutheran School and St. Thomas More Cathedral School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
40% of private schools in Arlington County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Arlington County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Saint Ann Catholic School
Saint Ann Catholic School Photo - Believe. Achieve. Inspire. These three words embody the guiding principal of Saint Ann Catholic School where we develop students who follow the example of Christ in learning, leading and caring.
(Catholic)
(6)
980 N Frederick Street
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525-7599
Grades: PK-8
| 259 students
Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School
Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
6600 Little Falls Rd
Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 237-1461
Grades: 9-12
| 1,180 students
Our Savior Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(5)
825 S Taylor Street
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 892-4846
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
(2)
2024 N Randolph St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 527-5423
Grades: PK-8
| 467 students
St. Charles School
St. Charles School Photo - St. Charles students perform in the annual Christmas Pageant.
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
3299 Fairfax Dr
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 527-0608
Grades: NS-PK
| 190 students
St. Thomas More Cathedral School
(Catholic)
105 N. Thomas Street
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 528-6781
Grades: PK-8
| 404 students
The Sycamore School
(2)
1550 Wilson Blvd. Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 717-5360
Grades: 5-12
| 61 students
Arlington Montessori House
Arlington Montessori House Photo - A place for everything and everything in its place.
Montessori School
3809 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 524-2511
Grades: PK-K
| 56 students
Chesterbrook Montessori School
Montessori School
3455 N Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 241-8271
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
4701 Arlington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 243-3914
Grades: K
| 12 students
Children's House Montessori School
Children's House Montessori School Photo - Our Preschool Program serves children ages 3 to 6 years old. Our Montessori Preschool environment is an amazing opportunity to begin or continue your preschooler's educational journey.
Montessori School
(6)
2425-A North Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 276-1360
Grades: NS-PK
| 105 students
Fairfax Academy Of Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
820 S Carlin Spgs Rd
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 671-5555
Grades: PK-K
| 47 students
First Baptist Church Of Claredon Cdc
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1210 N Highland Street
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 522-6477
Grades: PK-K
| 185 students
Full Circle Montessori School
Montessori School
801 N Wakefield St
Arlington, VA 22203
(571) 357-1278
Grades: PK-6
| 28 students
Full Circle Montessori School
Full Circle Montessori School Photo - Montessori sensorial materials help a child develop and refine his/her senses. This helps the child take in more accurate information about the world.
Montessori School
(7)
870 S Greenbrier Street #102
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 243-8282
Grades: PK-K
| 179 students
Metta Montessori School
Montessori School
1012 S Cleveland St
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 920-0021
Grades: PK-K
| 62 students
NOVA KinderCare
NOVA KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1227 North Ivy St.
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 527-2288
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Rivendell School
Rivendell School Photo
(Christian)
2410 N. Kensington Street
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 532-1200
Grades: K-8
| students
Rosslyn Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
1401 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 524-0203
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
The Village School
The Village School Photo - Learners in Spark Studio spend 50% of their week playing outside, rain or shine. Studies show that, by contrast, conventional kindergarten classrooms are sacrificing the discovery and critical thinking skills that arise through play in favor of academics.
6201 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 650-8629
Grades: PK-8
| 77 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Arlington County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Arlington County, VA include Saint Ann Catholic School, Our Savior Lutheran School and St. Thomas More Cathedral School.
How many private schools are located in Arlington County, VA?
20 private schools are located in Arlington County, VA.
How diverse are private schools in Arlington County, VA?
Arlington County, VA private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Arlington County, VA go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Arlington County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Arlington County, VA?
40% of private schools in Arlington County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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