Washington International Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 197 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,500
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Washington International Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Washington International Academy
Pre-K	26
Kind	20
1	28
2	26
3	16
4	16
5	16
6	14
7	19
8	16

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Grade 1 has 28 students the largest enrollment by grade at Washington International Academy, ahead of Pre-K and Grade 2 with 26 each.

Year Founded

1998

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Student Body

Total Students

197 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

64%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

95%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Islamic School League of America (ISLA)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)
Council of Islamic Schools in North America (CISNA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,500

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Tuition Notes

Pre-K: $1550/ month KG-8th: $1150/ month

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Halima A.

Admissions Associate

Zeinab Z.

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Akhalaq ClubSoccer Club

Yearbook Club

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Basketball TeamSoccer Team

School Notes

Washington International Academy was instituted in 1998 as an affiliate of Dar-Al-Hijrah Islamic Center, Falls Church, Virginia, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.
The Washington International Academy is an elementary and middle school with grades pre-K through eighth grade.

Washington International Academy was instituted in 1998 as an affiliate of Dar-Al-Hijrah Islamic Center, Falls Church, Virginia, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.
The Washington International Academy is an elementary and middle school with grades pre-K through eighth grade.

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How much does Washington International Academy cost?

Washington International Academy's tuition is approximately $11,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Washington International Academy?

The acceptance rate of Washington International Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.

What sports does Washington International Academy offer?

Washington International Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Soccer.

What is Washington International Academy's ranking?

Washington International Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Washington International Academy?

The application deadline for Washington International Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Alexandria, VA is $22,024 for elementary schools and $47,300 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Alexandria, VA is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).