#1 Best Private Schools in Fairfax, VA
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
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Best Private Schools in Fairfax, VA
Private schools in Fairfax, VA with the highest overall grades. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Fairfax, VA
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
#3 Best Private Schools in Fairfax, VA
Merritt Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Fairfax
Fairfax, VA
AOverall grade149 students8 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Fairfax, VA
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
#5 Best Private Schools in Fairfax, VA
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
#6 Best Private Schools in Fairfax, VA
Palm Tree School
Islamic school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 80% since 2017–18
Fairfax, VA
B+Overall grade108 students7 students per teacher
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