For the 2024 school year, there are 197 private schools serving 32,984 students in Fairfax County, VA (there are 217 public schools, serving 173,059 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Fairfax County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Fairfax County, VA include The Madeira School, BASIS Independent McLean and Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science.
The average tuition cost is $18,172, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,153.
Top Ranked Fairfax County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8000 Jones Branch Drive
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 854-1253
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 854-1253
Grades: PK-12
| 608 students
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 533-9711
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 533-9711
Grades: NS-8
| 462 students
10742 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-3990
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-3990
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Grades: 1-12
| 73 students
11720 Plaza America Drive Suite 900
Reston, VA 20190
(855) 653-4141
Reston, VA 20190
(855) 653-4141
Grades: K-12
| 3,087 students
1411 Balls Hill Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Grades: NS-8
| 534 students
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Grades: PK-8
| 698 students
14120 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 537-0355
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 537-0355
Grades: NS-12
| 242 students
3301 Glen Carlyn Rd
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 820-7450
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 820-7450
Grades: NS-8
| 215 students
3819 Gallows Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-3620
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-3620
Grades: NS-8
| 227 students
8980 Brook Road
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 430-4034
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 430-4034
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
11700 Plaza America Drive, Suite 150
Reston, VA 20190
(877) 673-8893
Reston, VA 20190
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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. 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.]()
![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. 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.](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/51000/51628/Fusion_Academy_Tysons-4lnlhn5x9vk0kc44k0scsg8s0-160x160c.jpg)
Alternative School
1934 Old Gallows Road, Suite 200
Vienna, VA 22182
(877) 673-8893
Vienna, VA 22182
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
13525 Dulles Technology Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 796-6887
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 796-6887
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
3827 Woodburn Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 698-7171
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 698-7171
Grades: NS-8
| 162 students
8800 Arlington Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 573-7221
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 573-7221
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students
15452 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 348-0784
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 348-0784
Grades: K-12
| 180 students
12300 Pinecrest Rd
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 437-9382
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 437-9382
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Grades: PK-8
| 292 students
6811 Beulah St
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 971-8004
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 971-8004
Grades: PK-6
| 251 students
Country Day School![Country Day School Photo - The Country Day School in McLean Virginia Country Day School Photo - The Country Day School in McLean Virginia]()
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Daycare / Preschool
6418 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-9165
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-9165
Grades: PK-K
| 225 students
Fairfax Baptist Temple Academy
(Baptist)
6401 Missionary Ln
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703) 474-3136
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703) 474-3136
Grades: PK-12
| 282 students
722 Grant St., Suite J
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 481-3080
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 481-3080
Grades: 3-9
| 4,095 students
3320 Jermantown Road
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 584-2314
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 584-2314
Grades: PK-12
| 1,037 students
415 Windover Ave, NW
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-8323
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-8323
Grades: NS-8
| 185 students
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
8800 Braddock Rd
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 978-7117
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 978-7117
Grades: PK-8
| 430 students
The Howard Gardner School
Special Program Emphasis
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
6915 Braddock Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
Grades: K-12
| 610 students
11720 Plaza America Drive 9th Floor
Reston, VA 20190
(800) 255-4937
Reston, VA 20190
(800) 255-4937
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
8328 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8211
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
717 Walker Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
(703) 865-6900
Great Falls, VA 22066
(703) 865-6900
Grades: PK-8
| 29 students
Monarch Christian Montessori![Monarch Christian Montessori Photo - Koi Fish by a Primary Student(Pre-School) Monarch Christian Montessori Photo - Koi Fish by a Primary Student(Pre-School)]()
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Montessori School (Christian)
15120 Enterprise Court, Suite 100
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 961-8281
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 961-8281
Grades: PK-K
| 113 students
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Fairfax County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A Kid's Place (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
12215 Sugar Maple Dr
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 437-8884
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 437-8884
Grades: PK-K
| 22 students
5775 Barclay Dr, Suite 4
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 339-0444
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 339-0444
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Crossroads Child Development Center (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5811 Hoffmans Lane
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 845-0021
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 845-0021
Grades: PK-K
| 42 students
Different Drum Inc. (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
4451 Brookfield Corporate Dr.
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 802-2866
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 802-2866
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Early Years Montessori School (Closed 2015)
Montessori School
3241 Brush Dr
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 237-0264
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 237-0264
Grades: PK-1
| 100 students
Good Beginnings School (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
11501 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 758-8811
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 758-8811
Grades: PK-1
| 61 students
Leary School Of Virginia (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
6349 Lincolnia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 941-8150
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 941-8150
Grades: 5-12
| 59 students
Lincolnia Academy (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
4905 Lincoln Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 354-4855
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 354-4855
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students
Mark Of Excellence (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4100 Hunt Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 323-0165
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 323-0165
Grades: K
| 14 students
olPlay & Learn At Dulles Corner (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool
2355 Dulles Corner Blvd Ste 110
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3983
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3983
Grades: NS-K
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Fairfax County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Fairfax County, VA include The Madeira School, BASIS Independent McLean and Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science.
How many private schools are located in Fairfax County, VA?
197 private schools are located in Fairfax County, VA.
How much do private schools cost in Fairfax County, VA?
The average tuition cost is $18,172, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,153.
How diverse are private schools in Fairfax County, VA?
Fairfax County, VA private schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Fairfax County, VA go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Fairfax County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
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