Washington International Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Alexandria, VA
6408 Edsall Rd Ste 1, Alexandria, VA 22312
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest private schools in Virginia
- Growing: enrollment up 30% since 2019–20
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
In Alexandria, Virginia, Washington International Academy is an Islamic private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 158 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 30% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 200 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–8
- Students
- 158
- Teachers
- 28 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 63 girls, 95 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Islamic
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 200 days
- Library
- Yes
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Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
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Member of
- Council of Islamic Schools in North America
- Islamic School League of America
- American Montessori Society
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Washington International Academy 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 Washington International Academy
What grades does Washington International Academy serve?
Washington International Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Washington International Academy?
About 158 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Washington International Academy?
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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