Appletree School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–3
Fairfax, VA
9655 Blake Ln, Fairfax, VA 22031
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Fairfax
- Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in Virginia
- Serving families in Fairfax since at least 2011
In Fairfax, Virginia, Appletree School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 3rd grade. About 19 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of independent elementary schools in Virginia. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 195 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–3
- Students
- 19
- Teachers
- 3.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 5 girls, 14 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 195 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of independent elementary schools in Virginia (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of independent elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 51 independent elementary schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Appletree School whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Appletree School
What grades does Appletree School serve?
Appletree School serves grades Pre-K–3.
How many students attend Appletree School?
About 19 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Appletree School?
Call the 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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