The Kellar School Of Inova Kellar Center

11204 Waples Mill Road Fairfax, VA 22030
www.inova.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
SLD, MD, ED, OHI
Year Founded
1991
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
promoting a positive, safe environment

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Publicly placed students are funded through their local school division
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School Notes

  • The Kellar School is a therapeutic education program serving upper elementary, middle and high school students who have been identified as eligible for special education services.
  • The structured, individualized program is designed to meet the needs of students with emotional and/or learning disabilities.
  • These students may also have social, behavioral or health-related issues that significantly interfere with their ability to learn.
  • School Mascot: Wildcats
  • The majority of the students are referred and placed by their local school jurisdiction, at no cost to the parents. Eligibility for special education at the private day school level is based upon the student's Individual Education Program (IEP). The Kellar School is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education and is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities under the authority of the Virginia Council for Private Education. Program components: State licensed educators and mental health professionals, Family support, Experiential Learning, Curriculum aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning, Technology, Credit recovery, Extended school year (ESY), Multidisciplinary resources, Transition services, Clinical supports
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Fairfax, VA is $17,616 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Fairfax, VA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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