Minas School of Great Falls
Independent school · Grades K–8
Great Falls, VA
9905 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 94% of independent schools in Virginia
Minas School of Great Falls is an independent private school in Great Falls, Virginia, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 16 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of independent elementary schools in Virginia. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 16
- Teachers
- 4.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 13 girls, 3 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 94% of independent elementary schools in Virginia (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 96% of independent elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 51 independent elementary schools in Virginia.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Independent Private Schools Association
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Minas School of Great Falls 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 Minas School of Great Falls
What grades does Minas School of Great Falls serve?
Minas School of Great Falls serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Minas School of Great Falls?
About 16 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Minas School of Great Falls?
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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