Top 10 Best Alexandria Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 53 private schools serving 8,488 students in Alexandria, VA (there are 64 public schools, serving 45,718 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Alexandria, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Alexandria, VA include Episcopal High School, St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School and Basilica School of Saint Mary.
The average tuition cost is $29,830, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,139.
34% of private schools in Alexandria, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Alexandria Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Browne Academy
Browne Academy Photo - Founded in 1941, Browne was the first integrated preschool in Virginia.
(9)
5917 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
Grades: NS-8
| 205 students
Grace Episcopal School
Grace Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(2)
3601 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 549-5067
Grades: NS-5
| 109 students
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Lower school serves 3-year-olds through 5th grade. Offering vibrant learning spaces with a rigorous curriculum in a safe and inclusive environment where children are known, cherished, and encouraged to explore. https://www.sssas.org/lower-school/welcome
(Episcopal)
1000 Saint Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Grades: NS-12
| 1,214 students
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Basilica School of Saint Mary
Basilica School of Saint Mary Photo - Entrance to our School
(Catholic)
(1)
400 Green Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
Grades: PK-8
| 714 students
Bishop Ireton High School
Bishop Ireton High School Photo - receiving Communion at Mass
(Catholic)
201 Cambridge Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 751-7606
Grades: 9-12
| 922 students
1417 W Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-4170
Grades: PK-8
| 302 students
Blue Bird Of Alexandria
Alternative School
346 Commerce St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-1268
Grades: PK-2
| 296 students
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Grades: PK-8
| 292 students
Calvary Road Christian School
(Baptist)
(2)
6811 Beulah St
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 971-8004
Grades: PK-6
| 251 students
Commonwealth Academy
Commonwealth Academy Photo
Special Education School
(5)
1321 Leslie Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-6912
Grades: 5-12
| 146 students
Episcopal High School
Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program
(Episcopal)
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
The Howard Gardner School
Special Program Emphasis
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1801 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-0155
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
River Farm Forest School
Special Program Emphasis
6744 S. Kings Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306
(571) 275-1561
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
(5)
2901 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 768-7732
Grades: PK-8
| 510 students
St. Rita School
(Catholic)
3801 Russell Rd
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 548-1888
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
Washington International Academy
Washington International Academy Photo - The Washington International Academy building!
(Islamic)
6408 Edsall Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 941-6977
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
Agudas Achim Preschool
Agudas Achim Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
(4)
2908 Valley Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-6072
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
2400 Russell Rd
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-4804
Grades: NS-8
| 224 students
Alexandria KinderCare
Alexandria KinderCare Photo - Preschool curriculum includes math for kids by teaching number recognition, counting, patterns, and more!
Daycare / Preschool
4616 Minor Lane
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 941-6424
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Alternative Paths Training School - Alexandria
Special Education School
5632 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 348-5361
Grades: 1-12
| 220 students
The Aquinas Montessori School
Montessori School
(3)
8334 Mount Vernon Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-8484
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
Brentwood Academy
3725 Nalls Rd
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 548-1268
Grades: PK-2
| 90 students
Buckman Rd KinderCare
Buckman Rd KinderCare Photo - Buckman Road KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4287 Buckman Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 360-1045
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Card Academy Alexandria
Special Education School
4875 Eisenhower Ave Ste 210
Alexandria, VA 22304
(571) 290-0143
Grades: 2-8
| 30 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
6200 Inter Parcel Rd
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 921-9600
Grades: PK-K
| 75 students
The Del Ray Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
100 E Windsor Ave Rm 204
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 380-1241
Grades: PK-4
| 85 students
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0789
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Engleside Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
8428 Highland Lane
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-4332
Grades: PK-6
| 66 students
Flagstone Of Alexandria/colum
Daycare / Preschool
5000 Tree Top Lane
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-7114
Grades: PK-K
| 14 students
Fordson Road KinderCare
Fordson Road KinderCare Photo - Toddler Science - having fun exploring dirt at the sensory table.
Daycare / Preschool
7901 Fordson Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 780-9099
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Franconia KinderCare
Franconia KinderCare Photo - Preschoolers are encouraged to express themselves through creative art.
Daycare / Preschool
6323 Grovedale Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 971-4845
Grades: NS-PK
| 83 students
Franconia Road KinderCare
Franconia Road KinderCare Photo - Franconia Road KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
6123 Gum St.
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 922-5040
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Guidepost Montessori at West Alex
Daycare / Preschool
3475 N. Beauregard Street, Suite 301
Alexandria, VA 22302
(571) 206-1687
Grades: NS-6
| n/a students
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Alexandria, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5775 Barclay Dr, Suite 4
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 339-0444
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
6349 Lincolnia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 941-8150
Grades: 5-12
| 59 students
4905 Lincoln Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 354-4855
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Alexandria, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Alexandria, VA include Episcopal High School, St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School and Basilica School of Saint Mary.
How many private schools are located in Alexandria, VA?
53 private schools are located in Alexandria, VA.
How much do private schools cost in Alexandria, VA?
The average tuition cost is $29,830, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,139.
How diverse are private schools in Alexandria, VA?
Alexandria, VA private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Alexandria, VA go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Alexandria, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Alexandria, VA?
34% of private schools in Alexandria, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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