King Abdullah Academy

2949 Education Dr
Herndon, VA 20171

King Abdullah Academy is a Saudi Arabian international school located in Herndon, an unincorporated area in Fairfax County, Virginia in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

In proximity to Herndon and Dulles International Airport, it serves ages 5–18, grades preschool through 12.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 739 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

King Abdullah Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Year Founded

2016

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

739 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 30%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

95 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Mascot: Falcons

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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King Abdullah Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 739 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,703 for elementary schools and $18,843 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).