#1 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
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
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Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
Private schools in Fairfax County, VA with the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 64 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
St. Mark Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic schools in Virginia
Vienna, VA
A+Overall grade356 students6 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
Nysmith School for the Gifted
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in Virginia
Herndon, VA
A+Overall grade551 students5 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
Green Hedges School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Montessori school in Vienna
Vienna, VA
A+Overall grade132 students4 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
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
#6 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
The Langley School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in Virginia
McLean, VA
A+Overall grade461 students6 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
St. Bernadette School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Springfield since at least 2011
Springfield, VA
A+Overall grade439 students12 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
St. Ambrose School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Annandale
Annandale, VA
A+Overall grade139 students8 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
St. John the Beloved Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in Virginia
McLean, VA
A+Overall grade245 students8 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
Montessori School of Northern Virginia
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–7
The largest of 52 Montessori schools in Virginia
Annandale, VA
A+Overall grade187 students6 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
Academy of Christian Education
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–9
The only Christian school in Reston
Reston, VA
A+Overall grade275 students8 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
Al-Qalam Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–10
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Springfield, VA
A+Overall grade146 students7 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
Pinecrest School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
The smallest classes of any independent school in Annandale
Annandale, VA
A+Overall grade71 students6 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, 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
#15 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
Al Fatih Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest of 10 private schools in Virginia
Reston, VA
A+Overall grade177 students11 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
Edlin School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 80% of independent schools in Virginia
Reston, VA
A+Overall grade138 students5 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
Westminster School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Annandale
Annandale, VA
A+Overall grade204 students7 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, 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
#19 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
Word of Life Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 67% since 2011–12
Springfield, VA
AOverall grade157 students8 students per teacher
#20 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
St. Michael School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Virginia
Annandale, VA
AOverall grade193 students15 students per teacher
#21 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
Siena Academy
Diocesan school · Ungraded
Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic schools nationwide
Great Falls, VA
AOverall grade103 students9 students per teacher
#22 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
Merritt Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Fairfax
Fairfax, VA
AOverall grade149 students8 students per teacher
#23 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
Angelus Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 36% since 2013–14
Springfield, VA
AOverall grade154 students12 students per teacher
#24 Best Private Schools in Fairfax County, VA
Al-Qalam Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 80% since 2019–20
Springfield, VA
AOverall grade157 students8 students per teacher
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