Springfield Academy

5236 Backlick Rd Springfield, VA 22151
www.springfieldacademy.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Springfield Academy is a non-denominational Christian school, we feel it is important to instill patriotism and Christian values in our students.
  • Every day in our classrooms, students salute the flag, sing a patriotic song, and say the Lord's Prayer.
  • Springfield Academy is a part of the input to the child's personality development, early education, and social interactions that can shape his/her future.
  • We feel that the most stable and secure environment can be developed for your child using the basic ingredient of the home - love.
  • That is why we believe that the giving and receiving of love must be a basic function in our schools.
  • The students will encounter a variety of innovative activities to help them grow socially, mentally, verbally, and physically.
  • The day's work includes a balance of active and passive activities, as well as, teacher-directed and child chosen tasks.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • Springfield Academy is a non-denominational Christian school, we feel it is important to instill patriotism and Christian values in our students. Every day in our classrooms, students salute the flag, sing a patriotic song, and say the Lord's Prayer. Springfield Academy is a part of the input to the child's personality development, early education, and social interactions that can shape his/her future. We feel that the most stable and secure environment can be developed for your child using the basic ingredient of the home - love. That is why we believe that the giving and receiving of love must be a basic function in our schools. The students will encounter a variety of innovative activities to help them grow socially, mentally, verbally, and physically. The day's work includes a balance of active and passive activities, as well as, teacher-directed and child chosen tasks.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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The average private school tuition in Springfield, VA is $14,767 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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