Trinity Christian School of Fairfax
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Fairfax, VA
A+Overall grade757 students11 students per teacher
Private schools in Fairfax, VA
14 private schools in Fairfax, VA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
St. Leo the Great Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 2 Catholic schools in Fairfax
Fairfax, VA
AOverall grade352 students13 students per teacher
Merritt Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Fairfax
Fairfax, VA
AOverall grade149 students8 students per teacher
Gesher Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Jewish school in Fairfax
Fairfax, VA
AOverall grade140 students5 students per teacher
The New School of Northern Virginia
Independent school · Grades 7–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Fairfax, VA
A+Overall grade116 students6 students per teacher
Palm Tree School
Islamic school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 80% since 2017–18
Fairfax, VA
B+Overall grade108 students7 students per teacher
Phillips School - Fairfax
Special education school · Grades 1–12
The only special education school in Fairfax
Fairfax, VA
BOverall grade63 students7 students per teacher
St. Anthony Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic schools in Virginia
Fairfax, VA
A+Overall grade46 students6 students per teacher
Truro Preschool & Kindergarten
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Fairfax
Fairfax, VA
B+Overall grade25 students10 students per teacher
Appletree School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–3
The smallest classes of any independent school in Fairfax
Fairfax, VA
AOverall grade19 students6 students per teacher
Vinci Schools
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–1
The only Montessori school in Fairfax
Fairfax, VA
B+Overall grade19 students6 students per teacher
Little Flock Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–1
Smaller classes than 81% of Christian schools in Virginia
Fairfax, VA
AOverall grade12 students5 students per teacher
Heavens Best Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 87% of preschools in Virginia
Fairfax, VA
A-Overall grade4 students1 students per teacher
Guidepost Montessori at Fairfax
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
The smallest classes of any preschool in Fairfax
Fairfax, VA
A-Overall grade3 students1 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Fairfax, VA
How many private schools are in Fairfax, VA?
14 private schools in Fairfax, VA, with about 1,813 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Fairfax, VA?
The most common are Montessori schools (3), independent schools (3), Catholic schools (2), Christian schools (2).
Are there private high schools in Fairfax, VA?
Yes: 4 private schools in Fairfax, VA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Fairfax, VA offer pre-K?
10 private schools in Fairfax, VA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Fairfax, VA have?
The average school has 6.5 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Fairfax, 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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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.