Top 20 Best Fairfax County Private Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 191 private schools serving 32,019 students in Fairfax County, VA (there are 217 public schools, serving 174,636 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Fairfax County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The best top ranked private schools in Fairfax County, VA include St. Ambrose School, Oakcrest School and The Nysmith School.
The average tuition cost is $19,035, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $14,814.
Top Ranked Fairfax County Private Schools (2023)
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
| 588 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
| 166 students
Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science![Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science Photo]( "Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Grades: 1-12
| 56 students
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Grades: PK-8
| 665 students
1619 Crowell Road
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 790-5450
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 790-5450
Grades: 6-12
| 297 students
14120 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 537-0355
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 537-0355
Grades: NS-12
| 242 students
3827 Woodburn Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 698-7171
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 698-7171
Grades: NS-8
| 216 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
| 241 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
(703) 988-6377
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 988-6377
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.")
Alternative School
1934 Old Gallows Road, Suite 200
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 448-0350
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 448-0350
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
8800 Arlington Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 573-7221
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 573-7221
Grades: PK-3
| 19 students
5775 Barclay Dr, Suite 4
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 339-0444
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 339-0444
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
15452 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 348-0784
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 348-0784
Grades: K-12
| 215 students
12300 Pinecrest Rd
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 437-9382
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 437-9382
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
Alternative Paths Training School - Alexandria
Special Education School
5632 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 348-5361
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 348-5361
Grades: 1-12
| 220 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")
Daycare / Preschool
6418 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-4282
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-4282
Grades: PK-K
| 265 students
Crossroads Child Development Center
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
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) 584-2300
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 584-2300
Grades: PK-12
| 1,031 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
6915 Braddock Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
Grades: K-12
| 573 students
2300 Corporate Park Dr
Herndon, VA 20171
(877) 512-7748
Herndon, VA 20171
(877) 512-7748
Grades: K-12
| 3,379 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
1411 Balls Hill Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Grades: NS-8
| 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
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Fairfax County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Fairfax County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Fairfax County, VA are St. Ambrose School, Oakcrest School and The Nysmith School.
How many private schools are located in Fairfax County, VA?
203 private schools are located in Fairfax County, VA.
How much do private schools cost in Fairfax County, VA?
The average tuition cost is $19,035, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $14,814.
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 30%
What percentage of students in Fairfax County, VA go to private school?
15% 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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