BASIS Independent McLean Photo - Primary students perform the classics.

Best Fairfax County Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 153 private preschools serving 20,189 students in Fairfax County, VA.
The top ranked private preschools in Fairfax County, VA include BASIS Independent McLean, Flint Hill School, and Congressional School.
The average tuition cost is $17,938, which is higher than the Virginia private preschool average tuition cost of $15,217.
30% of private preschools in Fairfax County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Fairfax County Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
BASIS Independent McLean
BASIS Independent McLean Photo - Students donned their House T-shirts for our first house event, cheering as new members joined Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Get ready for an EPIC year of friendly rivalry!
(5)
8000 Jones Branch Drive
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(571) 672-4710
Gr: PK-12 | 697 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Browne Academy
Browne Academy Photo - Founded in 1941, Browne was the first integrated preschool in Virginia.
(9)
5917 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
Gr: NS-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Congressional School
Congressional School Photo
(21)
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 533-9711
Gr: NS-8 | 480 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Edlin School
Edlin School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
10742 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-3990
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
The Langley School
The Langley School Photo
(3)
1411 Balls Hill Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Gr: NS-8 | 521 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 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
St. Ambrose School
St. Ambrose School Photo - Saint Ambrose Catholic School, Where your child is known and loved.
(Catholic)
(4)
3827 Woodburn Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 698-7171
Gr: NS-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westminster School
Westminster School Photo - Grizzy makes an appearance at our annual Pep Rally, exciting his many fans in the crowd!
(13)
3819 Gallows Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-3620
Gr: NS-8 | 231 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oak Hill Christian School
Oak Hill Christian School Photo - Reading is emphasized in all grades. Students enjoy reading even in their free time.
(Christian)
(4)
13525 Dulles Technology Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 796-6887
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Of Christian Education
Academy Of Christian Education Photo
(Christian)
(4)
10800 Parkridge Blvd.
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 471-2132
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Road Christian School
(Baptist)
(2)
6811 Beulah St
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 970-8004
Gr: PK-6 | 337 students Tuition listed
Crossroads Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5811 Hoffmans Lane
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 845-0021
Gr: PK-K | 12 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Educo Inc
Daycare / Preschool
9525 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 759-3000
Gr: PK-K | 43 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fairfax Baptist Temple Academy
(Baptist)
6401 Missionary Ln
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703) 323-8100
Gr: PK-12 | 309 students Sports: 4
Flint Hill School
Flint Hill School Photo - When students are known, challenged, and supported as they develop from adolescence into adulthood, there is no limit to what they can achieve in college and beyond.
(3)
3320 Jermantown Road
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 584-2314
Gr: PK-12 | 1,061 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 Tuition listed
Green Hedges School
Green Hedges School Photo
(8)
415 Windover Ave, NW
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-8323
Gr: NS-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greentree Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Methodist)
7600 Ox Road
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703) 425-3715
Gr: NS-6 | 256 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
8802 Braddock Rd
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 978-7117
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Kenwood School
4955 Sunset Ln
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-4711
Gr: PK-6 | 130 students Avg. class size: 10 students
717 Walker Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
(703) 865-6900
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Avg. class size: 5 students
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
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
Montessori School of Northern Virginia
Montessori School of Northern Virginia Photo
Montessori School
(8)
6820 Pacific Lane
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-9577
Gr: NS-8 Tuition listed
3433 Rose Lane
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 992-0255
Gr: NS-K | 79 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mt. Pleasant Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2516 Squirrel Hill Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-1196
Gr: PK-2 | 38 students
Nativity Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
6398 Nativity Ln
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 455-2300
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Good Counsel Catholic School
Our Lady Of Good Counsel Catholic School Photo - Our Lady of Good Counsel School, Vienna, VA
(Catholic)
(12)
8601 Wolftrap Road
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 938-3600
Gr: PK-8 | 555 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition 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
St. Andrew The Apostle School
(Catholic)
6720b Union Mill Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 817-1774
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony of Padua School
St. Anthony of Padua School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
3301 Glen Carlyn Rd
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 820-7450
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Bernadette School
St. Bernadette School Photo
(Catholic)
7602 Old Keene Mill Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-8696
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
St. John The Beloved Academy
(Catholic)
6422 Linway Ter
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-7554
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
(5)
2901 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 768-7732
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fairfax County, Virginia

Fairfax County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A Kid's Place (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
12215 Sugar Maple Dr
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 437-8884
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
5775 Barclay Dr, Suite 4
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 339-0444
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2487 McNair Farms Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(571) 313-1709
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Different Drum Inc. (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
4451 Brookfield Corporate Dr.
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 802-2866
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students
The Dominion School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
8000 Forbes Pl Ste 102
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 321-9091
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 6 students
3241 Brush Dr
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 237-0264
Gr: PK-1 | 100 students
11501 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 758-8811
Gr: PK-1 | 61 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1946 Isaac Newton Sq W
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 435-0263
Gr: NS-PK | 139 students
1946 Isaac Newton Square W
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 435-0263
Gr: NS-PK | 11 students
3005 Dower House Dr
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 264-9078
Gr: NS-PK | 7 students
6349 Lincolnia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 941-8150
Gr: 5-12 | 59 students
4905 Lincoln Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 354-4855
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Mark Of Excellence (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4100 Hunt Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 323-0165
Gr: K | 14 students
8122 Ransell Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 204-0203
Gr: NS-5 | 60 students
6001 Centreville Crest Ln
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 266-0880
Gr: 1-4 | 6 students
2355 Dulles Corner Blvd Ste 110
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3983
Gr: NS-K | 41 students Avg. class size: 10 students
601 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 281-3707
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Fairfax County, VA?
The top ranked private preschools in Fairfax County, VA include BASIS Independent McLean, Flint Hill School, and Congressional School.
How many private preschools are located in Fairfax County?
153 private preschools are located in Fairfax County.
How much do private preschools cost in Fairfax County?
The average tuition cost is $17,938, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,217.
How diverse are private preschools in Fairfax County?
Fairfax County private preschools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Fairfax County?
30% of private preschools in Fairfax County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Fairfax County are often viewed compared to one another?

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