Our mission is to help children explore God`s world and discover their place in it, by cultivating their character, intellect, and imagination.
To accomplish this mission, we use a rich, integral curriculum in small, mixed-age classes and equip our teachers to meet the needs of individual students while fostering a deep sense of community..
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
148 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform of polo and pants/shorts/skirt
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
% on Financial Aid
25%
Admissions Director
English Barbour
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
School Notes
- School Motto: To help children explore God’s world and discover their place in it, by cultivating their intellect, character, faith and curiosity.
- School Mascot: Rangers
- Lorien Wood is a Christ-centered school located in Vienna, Virginia. Our primary commitment as a school and community is to nurture each child`s intellect, character, faith and curiosity in a manner that aligns with God`s design. A Biblical worldview is foundational to all we teach and we use a Biblical framework for seeing and understanding the world. Our teachers work in a collaborative environment as they create and implement units of study based on an integral curriculum. Parents are a vital part of the school, contributing in areas from office work, to lunch and recess duty, to supporting teachers both in and out of the classroom. These unique elements of our school, which are further articulated in our six "Distinctives," are a manifestation of our educational model.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Lorien Wood offer?
Lorien Wood offers 1 interscholastic sports: Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Lorien Wood?
The application deadline for Lorien Wood is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Reviews
5 5/6/2018
We have two boys, 5th and 3rd grades and have been at Lorien Wood since our oldest was in Kindergarten. We have loved the school. The integral curriculum and outdoor education have truly helped our children explore God's world and begin to discover their place in it. If you want to be highly involved in your child's education, and be part of a rich and vibrant community, this is the place for your family.
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