King Abdullah Academy

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 Stats (2025)

  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2016
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
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
King Abdullah Academy Student 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
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School Notes

  • School Mascot: Falcons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is King Abdullah Academy's ranking?
King Abdullah Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for King Abdullah Academy?
The application deadline for King Abdullah Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • 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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The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,771 for elementary schools and $19,063 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).

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