Top 20 Best Fairfax County Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 157 private preschools serving 19,579 students in Fairfax County, VA.
The best top ranked private preschools in Fairfax County, VA include St. Anthony of Padua School, The Langley School and Westminster School.
The average tuition cost is $17,846, which is higher than the Virginia private preschool average tuition cost of $11,025.
29% of private preschools in Fairfax County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Fairfax County Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
BASIS Independent McLean
BASIS Independent McLean Photo - Fourth graders illustrate the importance of kindness.
(5)
8000 Jones Branch Drive
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 854-1253
Grades: PK-12
| 608 students
Browne Academy
Browne Academy Photo - Founded in 1941, Browne was the first integrated preschool in Virginia.
(9)
5917 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
Grades: NS-8
| 205 students
Congressional School
Congressional School Photo
(21)
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 533-9711
Grades: NS-8
| 462 students
Edlin School
Edlin School Photo - A few of our lovely 2nd Graders!
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
10742 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-3990
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
The Langley School
The Langley School Photo
(3)
1411 Balls Hill Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Grades: NS-8
| 534 students
The Nysmith School
The Nysmith School Photo - 1:9 teacher/ student ratio allows teachers to help every child succeed. At The Nysmith School, students receive 45 minutes of hands-on science instruction every day.
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Grades: PK-8
| 665 students
Pinnacle Academy
Pinnacle Academy Photo - The Pinnacle Academy Future City team was invited to meet with President Barack Obama and present their winning project at the White House Science Fair.
(22)
14120 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 537-0355
Grades: NS-12
| 242 students
St. Anthony of Padua School
St. Anthony of Padua School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
3301 Glen Carlyn Rd
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 820-7450
Grades: NS-8
| 215 students
Westminster School
Westminster School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(13)
3819 Gallows Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-3620
Grades: NS-8
| 227 students
Oak Hill Christian School
Oak Hill Christian School Photo - Reading is emphasized in all grades. Students enjoy reading even in their free time.
(Christian)
(4)
13525 Dulles Technology Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 796-6887
Grades: PK-12
| students
St. Ambrose School
St. Ambrose School Photo - Saint Ambrose Catholic School, Where your child is known and loved.
(Catholic)
(4)
3827 Woodburn Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 698-7171
Grades: NS-8
| 162 students
Way Of Faith Christian Academy
Way Of Faith Christian Academy Photo
(Assembly of God)
(5)
8800 Arlington Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 573-7221
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students
Al Fatih Academy
(Islamic)
(2)
12300 Pinecrest Rd
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 437-9382
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Grades: PK-8
| 292 students
Calvary Road Christian School
(Baptist)
(2)
6811 Beulah St
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 971-8004
Grades: PK-6
| 251 students
Country Day School
Country Day School Photo - The Country Day School in McLean Virginia
Daycare / Preschool
6418 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-9165
Grades: PK-K
| 225 students
Fairfax Baptist Temple Academy
(Baptist)
6401 Missionary Ln
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703) 474-3136
Grades: PK-12
| 282 students
Flint Hill School
Flint Hill School Photo - When students are known, challenged, and supported as they develop from adolescence into adulthood, there is no limit to what they can achieve in college and beyond.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
3320 Jermantown Road
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 584-2314
Grades: PK-12
| 1,062 students
Green Hedges School
Green Hedges School Photo
(8)
415 Windover Ave, NW
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-8323
Grades: NS-8
| 185 students
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
8800 Braddock Rd
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 978-7117
Grades: PK-8
| 430 students
Merritt Academy
Merritt Academy Photo - Recess for all students, including middle schoolers, balances the academic day.
(1)
9211 Arlington Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 273-8000
Grades: PK-8
| 323 students
9905 Georgetown Pike,
Great Falls, VA 22066
(703) 865-6900
Grades: PK-8
| 29 students
Monarch Christian Montessori
Monarch Christian Montessori Photo - Koi Fish by a Primary Student(Pre-School)
Montessori School (Christian)
15120 Enterprise Court, Suite 100
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 961-8281
Grades: PK-K
| 113 students
montessori school of chantilly
Montessori School
4455 Brookfield Corporate DR
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 389-7174
Grades: NS-K
| students
3433 Rose Lane
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 992-0255
Grades: NS-K
| 79 students
Nativity Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
6398 Nativity Ln
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 455-2300
Grades: PK-8
| 294 students
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School Photo - Our Lady of Good Counsel School, Vienna, VA
(Catholic)
(12)
8601 Wolftrap Road
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 938-3600
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Parkwood School
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
601 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 281-3707
Grades: PK-K
| 50 students
Pinecrest School
Pinecrest School Photo - Pinecrest School Upper Building, built 2004, straight ahead; Lower School Building to left. Upper School Building has classrooms for second-sixth grades, computer lab, art/science lab, multipurpose room
(1)
7209 Quiet Cove
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 354-3446
Grades: NS-6
| students
Reston Montessori School
Montessori School
1928 Isaac Newton Sq W
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 437-0573
Grades: PK-3
| 250 students
St. Bernadette Catholic School
St. Bernadette Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
7602 Old Keene Mill Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-8696
Grades: PK-8
| 462 students
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
(5)
2901 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 768-7732
Grades: PK-8
| 510 students
St. Luke Catholic School
St. Luke Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
7005 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1508
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
St. Mark Catholic School
St. Mark Catholic School Photo - STEM curriculum is a hallmark program at ST. MARK.
(Catholic)
(2)
9972 Vale Rd
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 281-9103
Grades: PK-8
| 338 students
St. Marks Montessori School
Montessori School
5800 Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 451-4470
Grades: PK-K
| 60 students
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Fairfax County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
A Kid's Place (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
12215 Sugar Maple Dr
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 437-8884
Grades: PK-K
| 22 students
5811 Hoffmans Lane
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 845-0021
Grades: PK-K
| 42 students
Different Drum Inc. (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
4451 Brookfield Corporate Dr.
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 802-2866
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
3241 Brush Dr
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 237-0264
Grades: PK-1
| 100 students
11501 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 758-8811
Grades: PK-1
| 61 students
6349 Lincolnia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 941-8150
Grades: 5-12
| 59 students
4905 Lincoln Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 354-4855
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students
Mark Of Excellence (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4100 Hunt Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 323-0165
Grades: K
| 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Fairfax County, VA?
The top ranked private preschools in Fairfax County, VA include St. Anthony of Padua School, The Langley School and Westminster School.
How many private preschools are located in Fairfax County, VA?
157 private preschools are located in Fairfax County, VA.
How much do private preschools cost in Fairfax County, VA?
The average tuition cost is $17,846, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $11,025.
How diverse are private preschools in Fairfax County, VA?
Fairfax County, VA private preschools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Fairfax County, VA?
29% of private preschools in Fairfax County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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