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Best Fairfax Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 857 students in Fairfax, VA.
The top-ranked private high school in Fairfax, VA is Trinity Christian School Of Fairfax.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
60% of private high schools in Fairfax, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Islamic).

Top-Ranked Fairfax Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Palm Tree School
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(Islamic)
(3)
8900 Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22031
(571) 242-6250
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian School Of Fairfax
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(Christian)
(9)
11204 Braddock Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 273-8787
Gr: K-12 | 750 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Kellar School Of Inova Kellar Center
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Special Education School
11204 Waples Mill Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 218-8500
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
9431 Silver King Court
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 691-3040
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Way Of Faith Christian Academy
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(Christian)
(5)
8800 Arlington Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 573-7221
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Tuition listed
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Fairfax, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4601 West Ox Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 631-1467
Gr: K-12 | 414 students
Mark Of Excellence (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4100 Hunt Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 323-0165
Gr: K | 14 students
Oak Valley Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
11230 Waples Mill Road, Ste. 100
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 591-1146
Gr: 3-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Fairfax)
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
857 Students
82,265 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
118 Teachers
8,694 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
56%
Average Class Size
9 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1281
(Out of 1600)
1235
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,154
$18,796
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.61
# American Indian Students
15 Students
229 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
96 Students
5,822 Students
% Asian Students
10%
7%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
3,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
53 Students
7,715 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
601 Students
47,069 Students
% White Students
63%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
233 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
129 Students
17,120 Students
% of Others Students
13%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Fairfax, VA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Fairfax, VA is Trinity Christian School Of Fairfax.
How many private high schools are located in Fairfax?
5 private high schools are located in Fairfax.
How diverse are private high schools in Fairfax?
Fairfax private high schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Fairfax?
60% of private high schools in Fairfax are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Islamic).

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