St. Paul VI Catholic High School Photo - With our challenging academic curriculum, distinguished performance and fine arts programs, outstanding sports, and wide-ranging extracurricular activities, Paul VI is recognized as one of the finest college preparatory Catholic high schools in the country. Above all, our school`s unique character fosters a sense of community and dedication that encourages each individual to be extraordinary.

Best Chantilly Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 private schools serving 4,269 students in Chantilly, VA (there are 13 public schools, serving 14,321 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Chantilly, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Chantilly, VA include St. Paul VI Catholic High School, Monarch Christian Montessori, and Pinnacle Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
16% of private schools in Chantilly, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Chantilly Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Monarch Christian Montessori
Monarch Christian Montessori Photo - Koi Fish by a Primary Student(Pre-School)
Montessori School (Christian)
25400 S Riding Blvd
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 961-8281
Gr: PK-K | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4
Montessori School Of Chantilly
Montessori School
4455 Brookfield Corporate DR
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 272-7866
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Pinnacle Academy
Pinnacle Academy Photo - Pinnacle Academy STEM Night has been a well celebrated event for years. Students and staff work together and recognize the STEM in our everyday lives via various fun and educational activities.
(23)
14120 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 537-0355
Gr: NS-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul VI Catholic High School
St. Paul VI Catholic High School Photo - The mission of Paul VI is to provide an excellent Catholic education to young men and women by affording them the means to achieve spiritual, intellectual, personal, social, and physical development according to the teachings of the Gospel and St. Francis de Sales. St. Paul VI Catholic High School is committed to graduating responsible, moral, service-oriented young adults.
(Catholic)
42341 Braddock Road
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 352-0925
Gr: 9-12 | 1,209 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 70 Tuition listed
St. Timothy School
(Catholic)
13809 Poplar Tree Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 378-9408
Gr: PK-8 | 720 students Tuition listed
St. Veronica Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
3460-B Centreville Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 773-2020
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Auburn School
Special Education School
3800 Concorde Pkwy Ste 500
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 793-9353
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
Beantree Learning - Chantilly
Daycare / Preschool
5003 Westone Plz
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 961-8222
Gr: PK-2 | 138 students
The Curious Minds Montessori School
Montessori School
24963 Ashgarten Dr
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 722-1428
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
East Gate Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
43665 Tall Cedars Pkwy
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 542-8600
Gr: NS-K | 70 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
43655 Tall Cedars Parkway
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 378-4088
Gr: PK-K | 135 students
The Goddard School - Chantilly Ii - East Gate
Daycare / Preschool
43655 Tall Cedars Pkwy
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 542-8474
Gr: PK-K | 144 students Tuition listed
Guidepost Montessori At Chantilly
Guidepost Montessori At Chantilly Photo
Montessori School
(1)
4550 Walney Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
(571) 321-0364
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Imagination Learning Center 2
Daycare / Preschool
14225 Newbrook Dr
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 378-2407
Gr: PK-K | 73 students
Imagination Learning Center Site I
Daycare / Preschool
Suite 100
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 817-1390
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Kids R Kids Of South Riding
Daycare / Preschool
25160 Loudoun County Pkwy
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-3037
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students
Montessori Of Chantilly - Casa Dei Bambini
Montessori School
4212f Technology Ct
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 542-7676
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Fairfax
Montessori School
(1)
3411 Lees Corner Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
(571) 323-0222
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students Avg. class size: 22 students
Montessori School Of South Riding
Montessori School
4229 Lafayette Center Dr 1895
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 327-9417
Gr: PK-1 | 17 students
Primrose School Of Chantilly
Daycare / Preschool
3460 Historic Sully Way
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 437-1600
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Primrose School Of South Riding
Daycare / Preschool
43705 Eastgate View Dr
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 327-2400
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
South Riding KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
43184 Town Hall Plz
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 327-3542
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Stringfellow Road KinderCare
Stringfellow Road KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
4216 Stringfellow Rd.
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 817-0430
Gr: NS-PK
Villa Montessori Stone Ridge
Montessori School
25075 White Sands Dr
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 327-0884
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Westfields Play And Learn Center
Daycare / Preschool
14425 Albemarle Point Place
Chantilly, VA 20153
(703) 817-1390
Gr: NS-PK | 142 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Chantilly, Virginia

Chantilly, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Different Drum Inc. (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
4451 Brookfield Corporate Dr.
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 802-2866
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students
25400 South Riding Blvd
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 327-6618
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
43181 Amberwood Plaza
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 327-3003
Gr: K | 60 students
42851 Smallwood Ter
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 722-9180
Gr: K | 156 students

Overview

This Town (Chantilly)
This State (VA)
# Schools
25 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,269 Students
153,826 Students
% Average Students of Color
41%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
260 Teachers
14,613 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1366
(Out of 1600)
1225
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,046
$17,389
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
30%
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.65
# American Indian Students
71 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
271 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%
# Hispanic Students
184 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
113 Students
11,982 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
1,537 Students
73,428 Students
% White Students
36%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2,091 Students
48,114 Students
% of Others Students
49%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Chantilly, VA?
The top-ranked private schools in Chantilly, VA include St. Paul VI Catholic High School, Monarch Christian Montessori, and Pinnacle Academy.
How many private schools are located in Chantilly?
25 private schools are located in Chantilly.
How diverse are private schools in Chantilly?
Chantilly private schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Chantilly go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Chantilly are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chantilly?
16% of private schools in Chantilly are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Chantilly are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Chantilly include: The Goddard School - Chantilly Ii - East Gate vs. The Goddard School

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