Brentwood Academy's philosophy is to help children develop problem solving skills, become observers of their environment around them and learn to take responsibility for their own education.
Children are naturally inquisitive they want and like to learn.
Our challenge is to keep this desire alive by helping them understand their world through senses, feelings and their intellects.
It is our goal to provide a supportive atmosphere that will encourage each child to develop physically, emotionally, cognitively and socially.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,730
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Brentwood Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Brentwood Academy cost?
Brentwood Academy's tuition is approximately $1,730 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Brentwood Academy?
The application deadline for Brentwood Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Brentwood Academy is Alternative Paths Training School - Alexandria (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Engleside Christian School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Buckman Rd KinderCare (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8334 Mount Vernon Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-8484
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-8484
0.4 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 123 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Buckman Rd KinderCare ![Buckman Rd KinderCare Photo - Buckman Road KinderCare]( "Buckman Rd KinderCare Photo - Buckman Road KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
4287 Buckman Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 360-1045
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 360-1045
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
8428 Highland Lane
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-4332
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-4332
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fordson Road KinderCare ![Fordson Road KinderCare Photo - Toddler Science - having fun exploring dirt at the sensory table.]( "Fordson Road KinderCare Photo - Toddler Science - having fun exploring dirt at the sensory table.")
Daycare / Preschool
7901 Fordson Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 780-9099
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 780-9099
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Aidans Episcopal Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
8531 Riverside Rd
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 360-4160
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 360-4160
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 126 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative Paths Training School - Alexandria
Special Education School
5632 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 766-8708
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 766-8708
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students
The Howard Gardner School
Alternative School
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
4.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rivermont School - Nova
Special Education School
6700 Springfield Center Dr Ste E
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 373-3379
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 373-3379
5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
Fusion Academy Alexandria ![Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
5.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Al-qalam Academy
(Islamic)
6666 Commerce St
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 380-8170
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 380-8170
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8428 Highland Lane
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-4332
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-4332
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Alternative Paths Training School - Alexandria
Special Education School
5632 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 766-8708
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 766-8708
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students
2901 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 768-7732
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 768-7732
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
River Farm Cooperative School
Alternative School
6744 S Kings Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306
(860) 501-1937
Alexandria, VA 22306
(860) 501-1937
3.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 49 students
River Farm Forest School
Special Program Emphasis
6744 S. Kings Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306
(571) 275-1561
Alexandria, VA 22306
(571) 275-1561
3.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Buckman Rd KinderCare ![Buckman Rd KinderCare Photo - Buckman Road KinderCare]( "Buckman Rd KinderCare Photo - Buckman Road KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
4287 Buckman Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 360-1045
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 360-1045
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
8428 Highland Lane
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-4332
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-4332
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fordson Road KinderCare ![Fordson Road KinderCare Photo - Toddler Science - having fun exploring dirt at the sensory table.]( "Fordson Road KinderCare Photo - Toddler Science - having fun exploring dirt at the sensory table.")
Daycare / Preschool
7901 Fordson Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 780-9099
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 780-9099
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Aidans Episcopal Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
8531 Riverside Rd
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 360-4160
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 360-4160
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 126 students Tuition listed
St. Luke's Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
8009 Fort Hunt Rd
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 765-6699
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 765-6699
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rodney E. Thompson Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 Walpole St
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6420
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6420
9198.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,063 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Winding Creek Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
475 Winding Creek Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6400
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6400
9198.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 840 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
101 Shepherds Way
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 368-2559
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 368-2559
9198.8 miles
Gr: PK | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
H.h. Poole Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Eustace Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6190
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6190
9199.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 995 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
North Stafford High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
839 Garrisonville Rd
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6150
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6150
9199.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,982 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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