The Newton School Photo

Best Sterling Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,122 students in Sterling, VA (there are 20 public schools, serving 14,728 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Sterling, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Sterling, VA include Fairfax Christian School, The Newton School, and Our Lady Of Hope Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
27% of private schools in Sterling, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Sterling Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fairfax Christian School
Fairfax Christian School Photo - Fairfax Christian School lower school students benefit from exceptional teachers, and advanced curriculum.
(Christian)
(11)
22870 Pacific Boulevard
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Newton School
The Newton School Photo
45965 Nokes Blvd., Suite 120
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 772-0480
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Hope Catholic School
Our Lady Of Hope Catholic School Photo - Students arriving to school in the morning
(Catholic)
46633 Algonkian Pkwy
Sterling, VA 20165
(703) 433-6760
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cascades KinderCare
Cascades KinderCare Photo - Cascades KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
20655 Fernbank Court
Sterling, VA 20165
(703) 404-4060
Gr: NS-PK
Hidayah Academy
(Islamic)
(1)
20685 Fernbank Ct
Sterling, VA 20165
(703) 844-0424
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
21290 Springlake Ct
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 430-8657
Gr: K-1 | 30 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
The Learning Village School
Montessori School
47722 Saulty Dr
Sterling, VA 20165
(704) 404-4200
Gr: NS-5 | 156 students
Montessori Children's House of Loudoun
Montessori Children's House of Loudoun Photo - MCHL is open all year! We accept children between the ages of 6 weeks to 6 years old. We also offer a full-day kindergarten and a bi-lingual Spanish and Mandarin class. Please stop in for a tour.
Montessori School
880 West Church Road
Sterling, VA 20164
(703) 421-1112
Gr: NS-K | 165 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Sterling Park KinderCare
Sterling Park KinderCare Photo - Sterling Park KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
106 Free Ct.
Sterling, VA 20164
(703) 430-7373
Gr: NS-PK
Tiny City Academy
Tiny City Academy Photo - Tiny City Academy of Sterling
Daycare / Preschool
21019 Forum Terrace
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 444-2626
Gr: NS-PK Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3
Verizon Media Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
44825 Prentice Dr
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 265-7940
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sterling, Virginia

Sterling, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
624 W Church Road
Sterling, VA 20164
(703) 430-2781
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
ED Anywhere (Closed 2023)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
10 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 70
Sterling, VA 20165
(703) 433-0805
Gr: 6-12 | 1,900 student Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sterling, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Sterling, VA include Fairfax Christian School, The Newton School, and Our Lady Of Hope Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Sterling?
11 private schools are located in Sterling.
How diverse are private schools in Sterling?
Sterling private schools are approximately 54% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in Sterling go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Sterling are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sterling?
27% of private schools in Sterling are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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