The New School Of Northern Virginia

9431 Silver King Court, Fairfax, VA, 22031-0220
Tel: (703)691-3040
Grades: 4 - 12 | 158 students
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The mission of The New School of Northern Virginia is to develop capable and confident individuals with a passion for living and learning. The New School teaches students the essential skills and habits of mind and body necessary to succeed in life. The school fosters a sense of individual empowerment, tempered by respect and responsibility, that allows students to effect positive change and re-imagine themselves as the people they wish to be. The school is committed to maintaining a vibrant community with small classes where students participate, collaborate, and ultimately own their education.

School Overview:
The New School Of Northern Virginia
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 4 - 12
Year Founded 1989
Student Body
Total Students 158 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 17% (VA School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 10 students
Number of AP Courses 8 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Art History Calculus AB
Calculus BC English Language
English Literature Human Geography
US Government US History
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Elementary School $ 17,800 Middle School $ 20,900 High School $ 23,200
Sports
Total Sports Offered 5 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Soccer Softball
Ultimate Frisbee
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 10 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Club Chess Club
Dance Club Debate Team
Drama Club Habitat for Humanity
Help for Honduras Photography Club
Strategy Club Yearbook

Nearby Schools:

The New School Of Northern Virginia
Gr. 4-12 | 0 mi. away
Merritt Academy
Gr. K-9 | 0.6 mi. away
Fairfax KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 0.7 mi. away
Appletree School
Gr. PK-3 | 1 mi. away
Way Of Faith Christian Academy
Gr. K-12 | 1.2 mi. away
Montessori School Of Cedar Lane
Gr. K | 1.4 mi. away

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