The Fairfax Academy is a family-operated preschool in Arlington. We pride ourselves in providing a solid educational foundation for the young child.
Our curriculum is carefully planned to meet the needs and interests of the very yound child.
Through play, groupparticipation, and individual activities, each child is able to grow emotionally, socially, intellectually, and physically.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Fairfax Academy Of Early Learning ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
47:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Fairfax Academy Of Early Learning?
The application deadline for Fairfax Academy Of Early Learning is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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