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Best Springfield Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 2,624 students in Springfield, VA (there are 25 public schools, serving 17,690 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Springfield, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Springfield, VA include St. Bernadette School, Immanuel Christian School, and The Springs A Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
40% of private schools in Springfield, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Springfield Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Immanuel Christian School
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(Christian)
(18)
6915 Braddock Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-1220
Gr: K-12 | 621 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 21 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. Marks Montessori School
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Montessori School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
5800 Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 451-4470
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Springfield Academy
(Christian)
5236 Backlick Rd
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 256-3773
Gr: PK-3 | 65 students
The Springs A Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
7719 Fullerton Road
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 455-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 4
Accotink Academy
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Special Education School
8519 Tuttle Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-8041
Gr: 1-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Accotink Academy Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
6215 Rolling Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-5797
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Al-qalam Academy
(Islamic)
6666 Commerce St
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 380-8170
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Angelus Academy
Angelus Academy Photo
(Catholic)
7644 Dynatech Court
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 924-3996
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Fairfax Global Academy
Alternative School
9001 Braddock Rd Ste 200
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 978-0008
Gr: 3-12 | 71 students
The Gw Community School
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(5)
9001 Braddock Rd, Suite 111
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 978-7208
Gr: 7-12 | 47 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Little Acorn Patch
Daycare / Preschool
6226 Rolling Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-7071
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Newington Forest KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
8604 Pohick Rd.
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 455-7322
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8306 Old Keene Mill Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-6177
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Rivermont School - Nova
Special Education School
6700 Springfield Center Dr Ste E
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 373-3379
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
Saratoga KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
8119 Rolling Rd.
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 866-3135
Gr: NS-PK
Springfield KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
7901 Rolling Rd.
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 866-9228
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Sydenstricker School
Daycare / Preschool
7001 Sydenstricker Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 328-5216
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
West Springfield KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
8518 Bauer Dr.
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-4194
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Word Of Life Christian Academy
Word Of Life Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
5225 Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-2312
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Springfield, Virginia

Springfield, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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

Overview

This Town (Springfield)
This State (VA)
# Schools
20 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,624 Students
153,826 Students
% Average Students of Color
49%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
225 Teachers
14,613 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1187
(Out of 1600)
1225
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,326
$17,389
Average Summer Program Cost
$605
$1,103
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,600
$8,819
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.65
# American Indian Students
5 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
192 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
7%
6%
# Hispanic Students
199 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
5%
# Black Students
307 Students
11,982 Students
% Black Students
12%
8%
# White Students
757 Students
73,428 Students
% White Students
29%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
370 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
1,174 Students
48,114 Students
% of Others Students
44%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Springfield, VA?
The top-ranked private schools in Springfield, VA include St. Bernadette School, Immanuel Christian School, and The Springs A Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Springfield?
20 private schools are located in Springfield.
How diverse are private schools in Springfield?
Springfield private schools are approximately 49% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Springfield go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Springfield are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Springfield?
40% of private schools in Springfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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