Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Strelitz International Academy
About the School
- Founded in 1955, the Strelitz International Academy is excited to be the first Primary Years International Baccalaureate World School in the area.
- Starting with the infant care program, Strelitz offers parents a nurturing and safe place to ensure the growth and development for their baby.
- The infant curriculum focuses on sensory activities and exploration, stories, songs, and floor time.
- As an International Baccalaureate World School, our early years students are seen as inquirers of the world around them.
- Students experience the joy of learning through hands on activities and nurturing teachers.
- SIA students learn math and literacy skills, experience Jewish holidays and the world around them through books, arts and crafts, songs, games, and creative play.
- At Strelitz International Academy, students are recognized for their strengths and become part of a caring community of learners.
- The SIA curriculum includes language arts, science, math, social studies, Jewish culture, Hebrew language, music, violin, art, P.E. and more.
- Through its inquiry-led, transdisciplinary framework, the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program challenges students to think for themselves and take responsibility for their learning as they explore local and global issues and opportunities in real-life contexts.
- Strelitz International Academy is open to students of all faiths from six weeks old to grade 5.
- SIA is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS).
- Graduates are ready to meet the challenges of today`s fast-paced world, as evidenced by their acceptance and seamless transitions into the top independent schools, International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, and public school academies.
- What makes the Strelitz International Academy special?.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Strelitz International Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please email for tuition information.
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Carin Simon
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Robotics Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama Club
School Notes
- SIA is the ONLY International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program candidate school in the area
- Large and sunny classrooms with bathrooms and sinks Indoor and outdoor play areas Music, library, swimming and physical education instruction
- Cooking Center & Outdoor Learning Garden
- Comprehensive technology program using Chromebooks, ActiveBoards, Coding and Robotics Clubs and student television news program
- Advanced Science Program taught in the school science lab starting in kindergarten
- Global learning experiences through field trips, virtual learning, and community service experiences
- Suzuki Violin program starting in kindergarten
- Generous financial aid availableAccreditation by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools
- Afterschool activities and Summer Camp available on campus
- School Motto: Repairing the World, Respect, Love of Learning and Community
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Strelitz International Academy cost?
Strelitz International Academy's tuition is approximately $1,850 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Strelitz International Academy?
The acceptance rate of Strelitz International Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.
What sports does Strelitz International Academy offer?
Strelitz International Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Swimming.
What is Strelitz International Academy's ranking?
Strelitz International Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Strelitz International Academy?
The application deadline for Strelitz International Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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