Westminster School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Annandale, VA
3819 Gallows Rd, Annandale, VA 22003
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Annandale
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Annandale since at least 2011
In Annandale, Virginia, Westminster School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 204 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 174 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
- 204
- Teachers
- 29.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 98 girls, 106 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 174 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 82% 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
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Westminster 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 Westminster School
What grades does Westminster School serve?
Westminster School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Westminster School?
About 204 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Westminster 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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