Montessori School Of Mclean Photo - Front of our school

Best Virginia Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Cognia (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 51 private elementary schools belonging to Cognia serving 14,086 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Cognia in Virginia include Fairfax Christian School, Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science, and Norfolk Collegiate School.
The average tuition cost is $18,577, which is higher than the Virginia private elementary school average tuition cost of $15,802.
51% of private elementary schools belonging to Cognia in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Cognia in Virginia (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fairfax Christian School
Fairfax Christian School Photo - Fairfax Christian School lower school students benefit from exceptional teachers, and advanced curriculum.
(Christian)
(11)
22870 Pacific Boulevard
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science
Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science Photo - Team work in Community Class
Special Program Emphasis
(13)
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Gr: 1-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 70 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Nysmith School
The Nysmith School Photo - 1:9 teacher/ student ratio allows teachers to help every child succeed. At The Nysmith School, students receive 45 minutes of hands-on science instruction every day.
Special Program Emphasis
(18)
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Gr: PK-8 | 698 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 70 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peninsula Catholic High School
Peninsula Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
600 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-7247
Gr: 8-12 | 286 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Prince William Academy
Prince William Academy Photo
(7)
3480 Commission Court
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 491-1444
Gr: NS-8 | 251 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy Alexandria
Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Loudoun
Fusion Academy Loudoun Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
19300 Promenade Dr., Suite 200
Leesburg, VA 20176
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Reston
Fusion Academy Reston Photo - In our mixed-media art studio students can discover their artistic passions or continue their love of creating art. We offer painting, drawing, graphic design, and many more different mediums for students to express themselves through art.
Alternative School
(1)
11700 Plaza America Drive, Suite 150
Reston, VA 20190
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Tysons
Fusion Academy Tysons Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
1934 Old Gallows Road, Suite 200
Vienna, VA 22182
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Banner Christian School
Banner Christian School Photo - Spirit Week gives our students a chance to show their school spirit and pride.
(Christian)
(2)
1501 S. Providence Rd
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 276-5200
Gr: K-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cloverhill Christian Academy
Cloverhill Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(4)
12310 Bailey Bridge Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-3115
Gr: NS-4 | 339 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia
Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
4177 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
Gr: PK-12 | 365 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Fresta Valley Christian School
Fresta Valley Christian School Photo - Senior and kindergarten classes of 2019
(Christian)
(5)
6428 Wilson Rd
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 364-1929
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo - Chapel Monday morning 2024
(Christian)
8067 Atlee Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 730-7300
Gr: 6-12 | 349 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Guardian Christian Academy
Guardian Christian Academy Photo
(Church of the Nazarene)
(12)
6851 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 715-3210
Gr: PK-12 | 377 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Hargrave Military Academy
All-boys (Baptist)
(6)
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
The Howard Gardner School
Alternative School
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Christian School
Immanuel Christian School Photo - At Immanuel, our students flourish in an atmosphere of encouragement to take intellectual risks and discover the furthest limit of their gifts and abilities. Every grade features hands-on learning experiences to enhance curriculum. Each year, our second grade students look forward to a participating in a fossil hunt.
(Christian)
(18)
6915 Braddock Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
Gr: K-12 | 630 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
K12 Private Academy
11720 Plaza America Drive Suite 900
Reston, VA 20190
(855) 653-4141
Gr: K-12 | 3,087 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Keystone School
The Keystone School Photo
(1)
11720 Plaza America Drive 9th Floor
Reston, VA 20190
(800) 255-4937
Gr: K-12 Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
614 South Main St.
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Gr: 8-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Mclean
Montessori School Of Mclean Photo - Lower Elementary students learning about the sun and the rotation of the Earth
Montessori School
1711 Kirby Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 790-1049
Gr: PK-6 | 234 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Newton School
The Newton School Photo
45965 Nokes Blvd., Suite 120
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 772-0480
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Norfolk Christian Schools
Norfolk Christian Schools Photo - Norfolk Christian Upper School Campus
(Christian)
(2)
255 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 423-5770
Gr: PK-12 | 764 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Norfolk Collegiate School
Norfolk Collegiate School Photo - Middle school students use the green room to film a short video for class. The room is equipped with movie editing software, iPads and more for students to utilize.
(5)
7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Gr: PK-12 | 589 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oakcrest School
Oakcrest School Photo - Oakcrest School is an independent school for girls in grades 6-12 guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church. For over 45 years, the school has provided an exceptional liberal arts education to girls of all faiths while fulfilling its mission to challenge and inspire its students to thrive in college and throughout their lives. Learn more at Oakcrest.org.
All-girls (Catholic)
(7)
1619 Crowell Road
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 790-5450
Gr: 6-12 | 302 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pinecrest School
Pinecrest School Photo - Pinecrest School Campus -- Modern buildings with many classroom and enrichment spaces students enjoy daily.
(3)
7209 Quiet Cove
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 354-3446
Gr: NS-6 | 114 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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
Redeemer Classical School
Redeemer Classical School Photo
(Christian)
1688 Indian Trail Road
Keezletown, VA 22832
(540) 437-0880
Gr: PK-12 | 297 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Richmond Christian School
Richmond Christian School Photo - Full slate of athletic programs in three seasons for boys and girls, grades 6-12."Little Warriors" intramural program for students in grades 3-5.
(Christian)
(6)
6511 Belmont Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 276-3193
Gr: PK-12 | 303 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Springs A Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
7719 Fullerton Road
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 455-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 4
Star Of The Sea School
Star Of The Sea School Photo - Our oceanfront setting allows for innovative learning experiences, such as aerodynamics stem lab on the beach.
(Catholic)
(3)
309 15th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Suffolk Christian Academy
Suffolk Christian Academy Photo - Lady Knights shine like royalty at Homecoming.
(Christian)
917 Carolina Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 809-6606
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Summit Christian Academy
Summit Christian Academy Photo - Class of 2019 Graduates
(Christian)
4209 Big Bethel Road
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 208-6701
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Toras Chaim
(Jewish)
3110 Sterling Point Dr
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 502-9129
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Tuition listed
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