Bishop Ireton High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Virginia
Alexandria, VA
B+Overall grade921 students12 students per teacher
Private schools in Alexandria, VA
25 private schools in Alexandria, VA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 5Christian schools 8Montessori schools 4Independent schools 5High schools 5Preschools 3
The Basilica School of St. Mary
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Alexandria since at least 2011
Alexandria, VA
BOverall grade691 students17 students per teacher
St. Louis Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Alexandria since at least 2011
Alexandria, VA
BOverall grade468 students16 students per teacher
Episcopal High School
Episcopal school · Grades 9–12
The largest Christian school in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA
A+Overall grade466 students7 students per teacher
Immanuel Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 253% since 2011–12
Alexandria, VA
B-Overall grade314 students20 students per teacher
Calvary Road Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–6
Growing: enrollment up 421% since 2011–12
Alexandria, VA
B+Overall grade245 students16 students per teacher
Calvary Road Christian School
Baptist school · Grades K–6
Growing: enrollment up 19% since 2011–12
Alexandria, VA
B+Overall grade245 students13 students per teacher
Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA
A+Overall grade243 students10 students per teacher
Alexandria Country Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
The largest independent school in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA
AOverall grade199 students7 students per teacher
Browne Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 80% of independent schools in Virginia
Alexandria, VA
A+Overall grade192 students5 students per teacher
Queen of Apostles Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic schools in Virginia
Alexandria, VA
A+Overall grade159 students11 students per teacher
Washington International Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the 3 largest private schools in Virginia
Alexandria, VA
AOverall grade158 students6 students per teacher
Grace Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–5
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA
A+Overall grade83 students5 students per teacher
The Linder Academy
Independent school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Alexandria, VA
BOverall grade73 students8 students per teacher
Aquinas Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
The largest Montessori school in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA
B+Overall grade70 students10 students per teacher
The Howard Gardner School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA
A+Overall grade56 students4 students per teacher
Engleside Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–6
Growing: enrollment up 50% since 2011–12
Alexandria, VA
AOverall grade51 students11 students per teacher
Alternative Paths Training School
Special education school · Grades 1–12
The only special education school in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA
B+Overall grade49 students5 students per teacher
The Living Water School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 2–12
Smaller classes than 71% of Christian schools in Virginia
Alexandria, VA
AOverall grade32 students7 students per teacher
Montessori School of Alexandria
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–4
Serving families in Alexandria since at least 2011
Alexandria, VA
A-Overall grade25 students8 students per teacher
The Del Ray Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–4
The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA
A-Overall grade20 students5 students per teacher
Blue Bird of Alexandria II
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–1
One of 5 independent schools in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA
B+Overall grade19 students10 students per teacher
Vinci School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA
B+Overall grade12 students12 students per teacher
St. Luke's Day School
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
Alexandria, VA
A-Overall grade10 students4 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Alexandria, VA
How many private schools are in Alexandria, VA?
25 private schools in Alexandria, VA, with about 4,806 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Alexandria, VA?
The most common are Christian schools (8), Catholic schools (5), independent schools (5), Montessori schools (4).
Are there private high schools in Alexandria, VA?
Yes: 5 private schools in Alexandria, VA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Alexandria, VA offer pre-K?
15 private schools in Alexandria, VA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Alexandria, VA have?
The average school has 9.3 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Alexandria, VA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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