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Fairfax City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 567 students in Fairfax City, VA (there are 9 public schools, serving 7,257 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 56%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
50% of private schools in Fairfax City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Fairfax City Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Gesher Jewish Day School
Gesher Jewish Day School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Jewish
4800 Mattie Moore Court
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 978-9789
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St. Leo The Great School
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
3704 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 273-1211
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Fairfax KinderCare Photo
Fairfax KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
9749 Main St.
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 273-3155
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Map of Guidepost Montessori At Fairfax
Guidepost Montessori At Fairfax
Gr: K | 65 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Montessori School
3909 Oak Street
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 934-0920
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The Kellar School Of Inova Kellar Center
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
11204 Waples Mill Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 218-8500
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Lee Highway KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
11723 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 385-1150
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Map of The Salvation Army University View Child Care Center
The Salvation Army University View Child Care Center
Gr: PK-5 | 59 students
Christian
4915 Ox Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 385-8702
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Map of Truro Preschool & Kindergarten
Truro Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10520 Main St
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 691-1006
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Fairfax City Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Fair Oaks Academy
Fair Oaks Academy
Gr: K-12 | 414 students
4601 West Ox Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 631-1467
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Map of Oak Valley Center
Oak Valley Center
Gr: 3-12 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
11230 Waples Mill Road, Ste. 100
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 591-1146
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
567 Students
152,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
54 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,250
$15,964
Average Acceptance Rate
56%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.65
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
62 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
9%
6%
# Hispanic Students
74 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
5%
# Black Students
30 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
394 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
54%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
163 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
23%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fairfax City, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Fairfax City, VA include St. Leo The Great School and Gesher Jewish Day School.
How many private schools are located in Fairfax City?
8 private schools are located in Fairfax City.
How diverse are private schools in Fairfax City?
Fairfax City private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Fairfax City go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Fairfax City are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fairfax City?
50% of private schools in Fairfax City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

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