#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
The Springs a Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–3
1.3 students per teacher
Springfield, VA
A+Overall grade59 students1 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
Private schools in Fairfax County, VA with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 50 of 68 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
Sunset Hills Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–4
1.9 students per teacher
Reston, VA
A+Overall grade57 students2 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
Fusion Academy Ty: Tysons
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
2.1 students per teacher
Vienna, VA
AOverall grade43 students2 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
The GW Community School
Independent school · Grades 8–12
3.7 students per teacher
Springfield, VA
AOverall grade43 students4 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
Green Hedges School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
4.1 students per teacher
Vienna, VA
A+Overall grade132 students4 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
The Howard Gardner School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
4.1 students per teacher
Alexandria, VA
A+Overall grade56 students4 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
Nysmith School for the Gifted
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
4.8 students per teacher
Herndon, VA
A+Overall grade551 students5 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
Montessori School of Northern Virginia
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–7
4.9 students per teacher
Annandale, VA
AOverall grade186 students5 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
Browne Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.1 students per teacher
Alexandria, VA
A+Overall grade192 students5 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
Edlin School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.1 students per teacher
Reston, VA
A+Overall grade138 students5 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
Gesher Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.3 students per teacher
Fairfax, VA
AOverall grade140 students5 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
The Langley School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.6 students per teacher
McLean, VA
A+Overall grade461 students6 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
Washington International Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.6 students per teacher
Alexandria, VA
AOverall grade158 students6 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
St. Anthony Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.8 students per teacher
Fairfax, VA
A+Overall grade46 students6 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
The New School of Northern Virginia
Independent school · Grades 7–12
5.9 students per teacher
Fairfax, VA
A+Overall grade116 students6 students per teacher
#16 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
Montessori School of Northern Virginia
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–7
6 students per teacher
Annandale, VA
A+Overall grade187 students6 students per teacher
#17 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
King Abdullah Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
6.1 students per teacher
Herndon, VA
B+Overall grade913 students6 students per teacher
#18 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
St. Mark Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.1 students per teacher
Vienna, VA
A+Overall grade356 students6 students per teacher
#19 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
Pinecrest School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
6.3 students per teacher
Annandale, VA
A+Overall grade71 students6 students per teacher
#20 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science
Independent school · Grades 2–12
6.4 students per teacher
Reston, VA
AOverall grade67 students6 students per teacher
#21 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
Westminster School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
7 students per teacher
Annandale, VA
A+Overall grade204 students7 students per teacher
#22 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
Al-Qalam Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–10
7.1 students per teacher
Springfield, VA
A+Overall grade146 students7 students per teacher
#23 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
Palm Tree School
Islamic school · Grades K–12
7.2 students per teacher
Fairfax, VA
B+Overall grade108 students7 students per teacher
#24 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax County, VA
Al-Qalam Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
7.5 students per teacher
Springfield, VA
AOverall grade157 students8 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.