Grades PreK-8 243 students 9.7 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Private schools in Alexandria, VA
23 schools in Alexandria itself and 26 more within 6 miles. EISTC pays up to the state share of per-pupil public school funding where you live.
Alexandria private schools at a glance
Alexandria has 23 private schools of its own, and 26 more are within 6 miles. In Alexandria itself: 5 Catholic, 7 other Christian, 10 nonsectarian and 1 of other faiths; 20 teach elementary grades and 4 teach high school; 4 are Montessori. Counting the 26 nearby, there are 49 in all: 9 Catholic, 14 other Christian, 23 nonsectarian and 3 of other faiths; 43 teach elementary grades and 10 teach high school; 12 are Montessori. All of them are co-ed. 28 report membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). Of the 9 high schools that reported it, the typical one sends 99% of graduates on to a 4-year college (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 112 students and 8.2 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $14,975 to $26,250 a year, and the middle figure is $16,400.
9 Catholic
8.2 students per teacher, typical
Private schools in Alexandria (23)
Schools that give Alexandria as their address come first, then the 26 more within 6 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in Alexandria matches all of those.
Episcopal High School
under 1 mi Grades 9-12 466 students 7.3 students per teacher Episcopal Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Bishop Ireton High School
under 1 mi Grades 9-12 921 students 12 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 93% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 314 students 19.7 students per teacher Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) Co-ed
Grades K-8 199 students 7.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades PreK-4 20 students 5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-5 83 students 4.7 students per teacher Episcopal Co-ed
Grades 2-12 32 students 7.4 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 50% to 4-year college
Vinci School
2 mi Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Grades PreK-1 19 students 9.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed
Browne Academy
2 mi Grades PreK-8 192 students 5.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
The Linder Academy
2 mi Grades K-8 73 students 7.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 691 students 17.3 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-4 25 students 8.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades 6-12 56 students 4.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed 91% to 4-year college
Grades K-8 159 students 11 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 468 students 16.4 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 158 students 5.6 students per teacher Islamic Special program emphasis Co-ed
Grades PreK-6 245 students 16.3 students per teacher Baptist Co-ed
Grades Transitional K Episcopal Early childhood Co-ed
Grades PreK-6 70 students 10.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-6 51 students 11.1 students per teacher Baptist Co-ed
Nearby, within 6 miles (26)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Alexandria.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Grades K-12 127 students 7.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 99% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-3 17 students 4.2 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 159 students 15.9 students per teacher Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) Co-ed
Grades Ungraded 118 students 39.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
All 26 nearby schools
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veritas Collegiate Academy | K-12 | 127 | 3 |
| Metta Montessori School | PreK-3 | 17 | 3 |
| Our Savior Lutheran School | PreK-8 | 159 | 3 |
| Full Circle Montessori School | Ungraded | 118 | 3 |
| Chesterbrook Montessori School-Arlington Forest | PreK-K | 3 | 4 |
| Chesterbrook Montessori School | PreK-K | 15 | 4 |
| St. Thomas More Cathedral School | PreK-8 | 440 | 4 |
| St. Anthony of Padua School | PreK-8 | 220 | 4 |
| Arlington Montessori House | PreK-K | 12 | 5 |
| St. Ann Catholic School | PreK-8 | 222 | 5 |
| Congressional School | PreK-8 | 329 | 5 |
| Montessori School of Northern Virginia | PreK-7 | 187 | 5 |
| The Sycamore School | 5-12 | 65 | 5 |
| Word of Life Christian Academy | PreK-8 | 157 | 5 |
| Medina Montessori | PreK | 28 | 5 |
| Kenwood School | PreK-6 | 65 | 5 |
| St. Agnes School | PreK-8 | 417 | 5 |
| Immanuel Christian School | K-12 | 611 | 5 |
| Springfield Academy | PreK-3 | 29 | 6 |
| Al-Qalam Academy | PreK-12 | 157 | 6 |
| Phillips School-Annandale | 2-12 | 175 | 6 |
| Phillips Programs Building Futures Loudon | 9-12 | 9 | 6 |
| St. Marks Montessori School | PreK-Transitional K | 15 | 6 |
| Grace Christian Academy | PreK-8 | 80 | 6 |
| The Village School: An Acton Academy | K-8 | 74 | 6 |
| Oakwood School | 1-8 | 112 | 6 |
Private schools
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Private school tuition near Alexandria
We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $14,975 to $26,250 a year, and the middle figure is $16,400. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| The Basilica School of St. Mary | $14,975 | not stated |
| St. Agnes School | $15,700 | 2026-27 |
| Immanuel Christian School | $17,100 to $23,135 | 2026-27 |
| Bishop Ireton High School | $26,250 | 2026-27 |
Ranges run from the lowest to the highest grade band the school publishes. How private school tuition compares by state.
What private school costs across Virginia: every verified price in the state, by city and grade.
What Virginia pays, and what that leaves you
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Up to the state share of per-pupil public school funding where you live The ceiling differs by school division. Students with disabilities at licensed special education schools can receive up to three times that share. In fiscal 2025, 5,336 scholarships were reported against $15.3 million in donor credits.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, October 2, 2026. Sources and how to apply
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Alexandria?
23 private schools give Alexandria as their address. Counting nearby towns, we list 49: 23 in Alexandria and 26 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 8,355 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Alexandria is Bishop Ireton High School with 921 students.
How much does private school cost near Alexandria?
We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $14,975 to $26,250 a year, and the middle figure is $16,400. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Which Alexandria private schools take EISTC?
The Virginia Department of Education shows participating schools only on an interactive map, with no downloadable list. We do not mark Virginia schools. Ask the school whether it takes EISTC scholarships.
Will EISTC cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. EISTC pays up to the state share of per-pupil public school funding where you live, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.