Top Private School List in DC, Northern VA and MD
Compiled by Selim Aksu
The following is a list of private schools (preschool to 12th grade) as identified by our readers.
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AD FONTES ACADEMY
15450 and 15452 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA 20120
Admissions: (571) 345-4755
Upper and Lower School: (703) 673-1445
Head of Lower School: Janet Cooper
Head of Upper School: Al Popp
Grades: Junior Kindergarten through grade 12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 15:1
Junior Kindergarten Tuition: $4,450
Grades K-6 Tuition: $8,800
Grades 7-8 Tuition: $9,375
Grades 9-12 Tuition: $10,100
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 285 Students
Description: Ad Fontes Academy provides a Christian-based education that allows children to pursue a traditional education in the classics and religion. Their mission is “To glorify God by assisting Christian parents in equipping their children to be servant leaders through a superior classical education based on eternal biblical truth.” The school also thoroughly prepares its students for college by instilling a love of classical learning.
ALEXANDRIA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
2400 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22301
Head of School: Scott Baytosh
Grades: K–8
Student-to-teacher ratio: 7:1
Tuition: $26,300–$28,480
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 205 students
Description: As a “school community that values academic excellence, character, independent thinking, citizenship, and respect for others,” Alexandria Country Day School seeks to inspire students to use their creativity in an environment that promotes a love of learning. Along with rigorous academics, the school offers athletic and fine arts programs, as well as community service opportunities.
ASHBURN VILLAGE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
20909 Ashburn Village Boulevard
Ashburn, VA 20147
Head of School: Whitney Clark
Grades: Nursery school through 5th grade
Student-to-teacher ratio: 6:1
Nursery School: $265/week
Size: 185 students
Description: Ashburn Village Country Day School is a small school that aims to educate children in every way possible both academically and socially. The center includes four acres of land where children can learn and play, and the school provides a loving environment for children to learn and develop.
BISHOP DENIS J. O’CONNELL HIGH SCHOOL
6600 Little Falls Road
Arlington, VA 22213
Head of School: Dr. Joseph E. Vorbach
Grades: 9–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 11:1
Tuition: Catholic students: $13,995 for one student; second student from same family: $11,495; third student from same family: $8,995; Non-Catholic students: $15,995; International students: $18,495
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 1,110 students
Description: Founded 58 years ago, Bishop O’Connell High School continues to uphold its tradition of service and excellence in a faith-filled learning community. Named a Blue Ribbon School by the Department of Education in 1992-93 and a School of Excellence by the Cardinal Newman in 2014, Bishop O’Connell holds high standards for its students.
BISHOP IRETON HIGH SCHOOL
201 Cambridge Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
Head of School: Dr. Thomas Curry
Grades: 9–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 12:1
Tuition: $13,950–$19,150
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 785 students
Description: As a college preparatory, coeducational high school, Bishop Ireton High School promotes spiritual, intellectual, creative, social, and physical development through a Catholic-based curriculum. In addition to rigorous academics, the school offers both fine arts and athletic programs.
BLYTH-TEMPLETON ACADEMY
921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Grades: 9–12
Tuition: $15,515
Financial Aid: Yes
Description: Blyth-Templeton Academy provides students with a “highly individualized, experiential education in small classes with dedicated and skilled educators.” Blyth-Templeton features a small staff, allowing educators to develop a close relationship with each student. Students are equipped with a wide range of courses that prepare them for the demands of college and beyond.
THE BOYD SCHOOL
Chantilly Campus:
4550 Walney Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
Fairfax Campus: 3909 Oak Street
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Herndon Campus:
13251 Woodland Park Road
Herndon, Virginia 20171
Reston Campus:
11579 Cedar Chase Road
Herndon, Virginia 20170
Stone Ridge Campus: 24328 Marrwood Drive
Aldie, VA 20105
Broadlands Campus:
42945 Waxpool Road
Ashburn, VA 20148
Cascades Campus:
20685 Fernbank Court
Sterling, VA 20165
Grades: PK–8
Student-to-teacher ratio: 9:1
Tuition: $817–$1,855/month
Size: Around 200 per location
Description: As a learning community that adheres to the principles of Montessori education, The Boyd School helps students develop academically, socially, intellectually, morally, and aesthetically. One of five schools in the Commonwealth of Virginia to be accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools–AdvancED, the American Montessori Society, and recognized by the Virginia Council for Private Education, students at The Boyd School receive an unfaltering education.
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON
2001 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Head of School: David Roswell
Grades: Age 2 through 12th grade
Student-to-teacher ratio: 14:1
Tuition: $12,300–$30,715
Size: 440 students
Description: Equipped with a highly regarded curriculum that encourages global learning and is personalized to each student, students at British International School of Washington don’t just learn but are also taught how to learn. Students are prepared for the demands of colleges and universities and are encouraged to make a difference in the world as future leaders.
BROWNE ACADEMY
5917 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
Head of School: Peggy Otey
Grades: Age 3 through 8th grade
Student-to-teacher ratio: 8:1
Tuition: $22,895–$27,790
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 278 students
Description: Browne Academy’s mission is to prepare students for competitive secondary schools in hopes that students develop a lifelong passion for learning. The curriculum at Browne Academy “emphasizes creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills with an interdisciplinary curriculum that respects multicultural perspectives and promotes an open-minded view of the world.”
CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY
Sterling Campus:
46100 Woodshire Drive
Sterling, VA 20166
Head of School: Frida Figueroa
Ashburn Farms Campus:
43800 Clemens Terrace
Ashburn, VA 20147
Head of School: Keisha Hilliard
Ashburn Village Campus:
20424 Ashburn Village Boulevard
Ashburn, VA 20147
Head of School: Jessica Best
Ashburn Campus:
22695 Cotton Grass Way
Ashburn, VA 20148
Head of School: Rachel Strasburg
School Phone Number: (703) 404-0202
Admissions Phone Number: (877) 959-3746
Grades: PK–8
Student-to-teacher ratio: 13:1
Tuition: $13,800–$15,000
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: Approximately 130 in elementary school
Description: As a member of the Nobel Learning Communities, Chesterbrook Academy is a network of over 180 schools across the nation. Their mission is to “deliver excellent value for private school tuition,” and they strive to create an environment that promotes communication, research-based and standards-based curricula, and community awareness.
CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOLS OF VIRGINIA
3229 Sleepy Hollow Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
Head of School: Janet Marsh
Grades: PK–8
Student-to-teacher ratio: 10:1
Tuition: $21,250–$25,500
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 341 students
Description: The Congressional Schools of Virginia seek “to prepare children, through an innovative and accelerated curriculum, to embrace the opportunities and responsibilities they will face as global citizens.” The environment at the Congressional Schools of Virginia boasts a curriculum that is individualized for each age group and is backed by a record of academic excellence. Students are also encouraged to participate in the variety of arts and athletic programs offered.
COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
21673 Beaumeade Circle, Suite 600
Ashburn, VA 20147
Head of School: Marie Barker
Grades: PK–8
Student-to-teacher ratio: 12:1
Tuition: $6,260–$8,540
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 406
Description: County Christian School is a Christ-centered school that promotes academic excellence through the Christian faith. The school strives to develop students whose “actions authentically reveal the character of Christ—by partnering with families—to spiritually, academically, physically, and socially educate their children in a program of intentional excellence.”
DOMINION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
10922 Vale Road
Oakton, VA 22124
Head of School: Matthew Mitchell
Grades: K–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 8:1
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 200 students
Description: Dominion Christian School is a K–12 classical Christian school that offers a rigorous college preparatory program with campuses in Oakton (grades K–6) and Reston, Virginia (grades 7–12). Dominion Christian School upholds high expectations, and students are supported in reaching their fullest God-given potential. Along with college-preparatory courses, students receive an education grounded in leadership and the liberal arts.
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
Head of School: Roberston Hershey
Grades: 9–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 5:1
Tuition: $51,750
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 439
Description: Episcopal High School operates under the mission “to prepare young people to become discerning individuals with the intellectual and moral courage to lead principled lives of leadership and service to others.” The school’s priorities include academics, student life, college counseling, admissions, value proposition, and resources. These rigorous demands prepare students for the challenges and expectations they’ll face upon graduation.
FAIRFAX BAPTIST TEMPLE ACADEMY
6401 Missionary Lane
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Head of School: Jay Bradford
Grades: PK–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 13:1
Tuition: $8,160
Financial Aid: No
Size: 213 students
Description: Fairfax Baptist Temple Academy “partners with parents in developing Christ-like servant leaders by providing excellent spiritual and academic training in a safe, loving, and stimulating environment.” With test scores that are consistently above the national average and 93 percent of graduates pursuing higher education, Fairfax Baptist Temple Academy students receive a quality education. In addition to a demanding course load, students are offered both fine arts and athletic programs.
FAIRFAX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
1624 Hunter Mill Road
Vienna, VA 22182
Head of School: David Thoburn
Grades: K–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 8:1
Tuition: $18,000–$29,500
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 250 students
Description: With an environment that provides students with a safe place to learn and grow, Fairfax Christian School seeks to provide the highest academic standards while encouraging and motivating students to reach their fullest potential. Fairfax Christian School’s purpose is to create scholars and thus offers a demanding curriculum coupled with arts and athletics programs, activities, and technology to meet the demands of the modern world.
FLINT HILL SCHOOL
Upper School:
3320 Jermantown Road
Oakton, VA 10409
Lower School:
10409 Academic Drive
Oakton, VA 22124
Head of School: John Thomas
Grades: PK–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 9:1
Tuition: $31,105–$37,280
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 1,000 students
Description: Flint Hill School is committed to “developing in a caring community an individual who seeks excellence and embraces the ‘Driving Spirit’ of Flint Hill School,” and thus education at Flint Hill is centered on the learner, striving to incorporate the principles of traditional and contemporary education. Activities and other programs offered include dance, dance academy, music, theater, visual arts, and athletics.
FOXCROFT SCHOOL (All Girls)
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20118
Head of School: Catherine McGeehee
Grades: 9–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 7:1
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 165 Students
Description: As an all-girls boarding school, Foxcroft’s mission is to “provide a residential learning experience for girls in which academic excellence, leadership, responsibility, and integrity are [their] highest values.” Foxcroft offers 83 courses, 14 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and academic support through the Learning Center and the Math and English Labs.
GEORGETOWN DAY SCHOOL
4530 Macarthur Boulevard, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Head of School: Russell Shaw
Grades: PK–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 8:1
Tuition: $32,515–$37,940
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 1,100 students
Description: With a curriculum that encourages students to grow into individuals who can change the world, Georgetown Day School offers a demanding curriculum coupled with community service opportunities, student support, camps, and arts and athletic programs, to name a few. In all aspects, students are prepared for the challenges and successes they’ll face after graduation.
GREEN HEDGES SCHOOL
415 Windover Avenue, NW
Vienna, VA 22180
Head of School: Robert Gregg
Grades: NS–8
Student-to-teacher ratio: 7:1
Tuition: $15,910–$27,910
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 171 students
Description: Green Hedges School is a coeducational, independent, private Montessori preschool that serves Montessori ages 3–6 and is a fully accredited, nonprofit preparatory school for grades 1–8. At Green Hedges, the staff “cultivate[s] [students’] natural gifts through a comprehensive education that entices the curious mind and instills the desire to learn more.”
GESHER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL
4800 Mattie Moore Court
Fairfax, VA 22030
Head of School: Dan Finkel
Grades: K–8
Student-to-teacher ratio: 5:1
Tuition: $18,880
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 196 students
Description: The faculty at Gesher Jewish Day School “inspires…students to be passionate about learning; practicing justice, kindness, and respect; and aspiring to a life guided by Jewish values, Torah, and community.” Gesher Jewish Day School employs an individualized approach to learning that encourages students to become critical thinkers who love learning and uphold the principles of Judaism.
THE HILL SCHOOL
130 South Madison Street
Middleburg, VA 20117
Head of School: Treavor D. Lord
Grades: JK–8
Student-to-teacher ratio: 6:1
Tuition: $9,500–$22,200
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 225
Description: At The Hill School, teachers seek to “build character, self-confidence, and scholarship through academic and cocurricular excellence, individualized attention, and a strong sense of community.” Excellent academics, along with arts, athletic, summer, special, and after-school programs prepare students for successful futures.
ISLAMIC SAUDI ACADEMY
8333 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309
Head of School: Farida Turkistani
Grades: K–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 8:1
Tuition: $3,500–$15,000
Financial Aid: No
Size: 750 students
Description: At the Islamic Saudi Academy, students are encouraged to succeed academically in a caring, challenging, and supportive environment that upholds the values of the Holy Qur’an. Students are are taught to “maintain the values of Islam and proficiency with the Arabic language” and demonstrate civic responsibility and multicultural appreciation. A rigorous courseload, coupled with arts and athletic programs, prepares students for higher education and future careers.
LEESBURG CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
21336 Evergreen Mills Road
Leesburg, VA 20175
Head of School: Howard Schlichting
Grades: PK–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 12:1
Tuition: $7,500–$8,750
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 173 Students
Description: Although Leesburg Christian School (LCS) is a ministry of Believers Baptist Church, LCS wholeheartedly welcomes students and families of all faiths who are seeking a Christian-based education. With several years of combined experience, the faculty at LCS emphasizes the core subjects of English, History, Math, and Science, while offering a variety of enrichment subjects, some of which include foreign language, chorus, computers, art, and band.
LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
20600 Red Cedar Drive
Leesburg, VA 20175
Head of School: Dr. Randy Hollister
Grades: PK–8
Teacher to student ratio: 9:1
Tuition: $6,000–$24,985
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 325 Students
Description: As an accredited, independent, coeducational school for grades K–8, Loudoun Country Day School (LCDS) offers “rigorous core curriculum, a nurturing environment, and exceptional foreign language, arts, technology, and athletic programs” that allow students to prosper. LCDS operates under the philosophy of developing students academically, physically, artistically, socially, and emotionally.
LOUDOUN SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED
44675 Cape Court
Ashburn, VA 20147
Owner: Dr. Deep Sran
Grades: 6–12
Teacher to student ratio: 3:1
Middle School Tuition: $23,300
High School Tuition: $25,600
Size: 40 students
Description: At Loudoun School for the Gifted, students are challenged with content and courses that allow them to reach their full potential before college. Moreover, the school strongly believes that students’ social development is just as important as their academic development, and thus strives to create an environment that promotes both.
THE MADEIRA SCHOOL (All Girls)
8328 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22102
Head of School: Pilar Cabeza De Vaca
Grades: 9–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 9:1
Tuition: $42,461–$56,191
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 306 students
Description: Along with a rigorous courseload and arts and athletic programs, The Madeira School offers a co-curriculum program unique to the school. Each year students develop a new skill, from identity to service, citizenship, and leadership. Madeira’s mission is to launch women who change the world while leading innovation in girls’ education.
MARET SCHOOL
3000 Cathedral Avenue
Washington, DC 20008
Head of School: Marjo Talbott
Grades: K–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 6:1
Tuition: $31,075–$35,765
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 635 students
Description: The faculty at Maret School seeks to “develop the mind, nurture curiosity, welcome challenge, embrace joy, and build community that is equitable and inclusive.” The demanding curriculum at Maret School promotes academic excellence, love of learning, and innovative thinking. Students are encouraged to develop emotionally and socially so that they’re prepared for life after graduation. Numerous arts and athletic programs also allow students to hone their skills beyond the academic field.
MERRITT ACADEMY
9211 Arlington Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22031
Head of School: Linda Potts
Grades: PK–8
Student-to-teacher ratio: 18:1
Tuition: $19,080–$21,840
Financial Aid: Inquire for information
Size: 341 students
Description: Built upon academic excellence, character education, and service to families, Merritt Academy seeks to leave students with “the tools for academic success” and “the strength of character to make morally sound decisions.” Students are offered a rigorous curriculum and ESL Enrichment, Gifted, and Technology programs that promote bright futures.
MIDDLEBURG ACADEMY
35321 Notre Dame Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
Head of School: Colley Bell
Grades: 9–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 7:1
Tuition: $23,600
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 172
Description: Middleburg Academy’s mission is to instill students with a love of learning that promotes excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics. Moreover, Middleburg Academy strives to prepare students for the academic demands of college as well as assist students in developing a strong moral compass.
NATIONAL CATHEDRAL SCHOOL (All Girls)
Mount St. Alban
Washington, DC 20016
Head of School: Kathleen Jamieson
Grades: 4–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 6:1
Tuition: $37,520
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 600 students
Description: The sister school of St. Alban’s School, the National Cathedral School is an all girls’ school that firmly “believe[s] in the power of young women and educate[s] them to embrace [their] core values of excellence, service, courage, and conscience.” Students are offered a wide variety of arts and athletic programs that serve as a continuation of the skills learned in a rigorous academic environment.
NYSMITH SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED
13625 Eds Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
Head of School: Ken Nysmith
Grades: PK–8
Student-to-teacher ratio: 8:1
Tuition: $21,900–$32,200
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 600 students
Description: The teachers at Nysmith School for the Gifted are devoted to helping students succeed and develop of love of learning. At Nysmith, each student is graded independently of others to provide a more individualized education. Nysmith keeps class sizes small and encourages all students to reach their fullest potential. A nurturing environment combined with rigorous academics prepare students for successful futures. Nysmith has been ranked as Top 10 Schools of the World.
OUR LADY OF HOPE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
46633 Algonkian Parkway
Potomac Falls, VA 20165
Head of School: Mary Beth Pittman
Grades: K–8
Tuition: $6,840–$15,660
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 215
Description: Our Lady of Hope Catholic School operates as a fully-accredited elementary school that promotes spiritual and intellectual discipline. Students are actively involved in the tenets of Catholic faith, which include daily prayer, weekly Mass, monthly confession, Stations of the Cross during Lent, and First Friday devotions. Academic offerings include honors math, including Algebra I and Geometry, and Latin. The school also offers numerous other extracurricular activities.
PAUL VI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
10675 Fairfax Boulevard
Fairfax, VA 22030
Head of School: Virginia Colwell
Grades: 9–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 13:1
Tuition: $7,960–$18,615
Financial Aid: No
Size: 1,046
Description: Paul VI Catholic High School strives to “provide an excellent Catholic education to young men and women by affording them the means to achieve spiritual, intellectual, personal, social, and physical development according to the teachings of the Gospel and St. Francis de Sales.” Paul VI offers AP and dual enrollment courses, as well as classes in theology, world languages, computer science, and more. The school also provides arts and athletic programs for students.
THE POTOMAC SCHOOL
1301 Potomac School Road
McLean, VA 22101
Head of School: John Kowalik
Grades: K–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 9:1
Tuition: $34,590–$37,095
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 850 students
Description: The Potomac Schools strives “to prepare students to achieve academically and to live healthy, principled, and successful lives” and truly seeks to develop a relationship with each student. Students are challenged with a demanding “program of inquiry and study” that helps prepare them for successful futures.
PROVIDENCE ACADEMY
835 Lee Avenue
Leesburg, VA 20175
Head of School: Marie Miller
Grades: K–8
Student-to-teacher ratio: 9:1
Tuition: $9,500–$10,000
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 172
Description: Providence Academy is a Christian school that seeks to transform students into “future leaders who apply their Christian values to critically think, problem solve, and creatively impact their community.” Providence Academy, along with parents and church, nurtures and educates students so that they can reach their full potential spiritually, academically, socially, and physically to the glory of God.
SIDWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL
3825 Wisconsin Avenue
Washington, DC 20016
Head of School: Bryan Garman
Grades: PK–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 9:1
Tuition: $37,750
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 1,126 students
Description: As a Quaker school that “seek[s] academically talented students of diverse cultural, racial, religious, and economic backgrounds,” Sidwell Friends School’s rigorous curriculum stimulates creative inquiry, intellectual achievement, and independent thinking. Arts and athletic programs round out the rich educational community offered at Sidwell Friends School.
ST. ALBANS SCHOOL (All Boys)
Mount St. Alban
Washington, DC 20016
Head of School: Vance Wilson
Grades: 4–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 13:1
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 575 students
Description: St. Albans School is an Episcopal all boys’ school that seeks “to prepare boys to develop and use their spiritual, intellectual, artistic, and physical gifts not for themselves alone, but in service of the greater community.” Students are equipped with a vigorous curriculum and numerous arts and athletic programs in an environment that promotes kindness, honor, ethical behavior, and lifelong learning.
ST. STEPHEN’S & ST. AGNES
1000 St. Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
Head of School: Kirsten Adams
Grades: PK–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 10:1
Tuition: $25,970–$35,030
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 1,115 students
Description: At St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School, their “mission is to pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community.” Students are equipped with a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, numerous clubs and activities, college counseling, opportunities to study abroad, and arts and athletic programs, all in a Christian environment.
ST. THERESA SCHOOL
21370 St. Theresa Lane
Ashburn, VA 20147
Head of School: Carol Krichbaum
Grades: K–8
Student-to-teacher ratio: 14:1
Tuition: $6,277-$19,254
Size: 449 students
Description: With a mission to “nurture and fulfill the spiritual, academic, social, physical and emotional promise of each child in accordance with the teachings of Jesus,” St. Theresa School adheres to the traditions and doctrines of the Roman Catholic church. St. Theresa offers a Progressive Vision Math program that allows students to complete Algebra I in 7th grade and Geometry in 8th grade, as well as computer, Spanish, art, music, library, and P.E. classes for grades K–8.
TRINITY SCHOOL AT MEADOW VIEW
2849 Meadow View Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
Head of School: Andrew Zwerneman
Grades: 7–12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 7:1
Tuition: $15,600–$20,010
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 153 Students
Description: The Trinity School at Meadow View provides “a unique culture where young men and women develop the intellectual habits they need for a lifetime of discovering truth, practicing goodness, and creating beauty.” Centered in the Christian faith, classes at Trinity are single-sex with a maximum of 20 students per class. Programs unique to the school include socratic seminars that feature great works of Western literature, MATLAB computing language for advanced math and science problems, intensive written training with focus on the analytic essay, and numerous opportunities for students to compose, sing, paint, and act.
VIRGINIA ACADEMY
19790 Ashburn Road,
Ashburn, VA 20147
Head of School: Pastor Michael Taylor
Grades: PK–8
Student-to-teacher ratio: 9:1
Tuition: $8,500–$9,000
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 710 students
Description: At Virginia Academy students are educated by a staff that promotes God’s truth not only in the word, but also in history, geography, music, the arts, and the universe. Virginia Academy is AdvancED, ICAA, National Elementary Honor Society, and National Association of Student Councils accredited and offers a rigorous courseload along with programs in athletics and fine arts.
WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
6408 Edsall Road
Alexandria, VA 22312
Head of School: Rahima Abdullah
Grades: PK–8
Student-to-teacher ratio: 10:1
Tuition: $4,000–$7,500
Financial Aid: Yes
Size: 182 students
Description: At Washington International Academy, students are taught “in a living Islamic atmosphere which facilitates the social, intellectual, and spiritual development of every student in order for them to fully utilize their unique talents to benefit themselves, their families, their community, and all of humanity.” From an Islamic Montessori program all the way through 8th grade, students are taught under a rigorous academic environment that encourages self-reliance and personal responsibility.
