St. Leo the Great Catholic School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-8 352 students 13.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Private schools in Fairfax, VA
15 schools in Fairfax itself and 23 more within 6 miles. EISTC pays up to the state share of per-pupil public school funding where you live.
Fairfax private schools at a glance
Fairfax has 15 private schools of its own, and 23 more are within 6 miles. In Fairfax itself: 2 Catholic, 2 other Christian, 8 nonsectarian and 3 of other faiths; 14 teach elementary grades and 4 teach high school; 4 are Montessori. Of the 23 nearby: 6 Catholic, 5 other Christian and 12 nonsectarian. All of them are co-ed. The typical school has about 71 students and 7 per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: prices run from $11,000 to $23,550 a year, and the middle price is $14,045, using each school’s lowest published rate.
8 Catholic
7 students per teacher, typical
19 in a school association
90% of graduates to a 4-year college, typical high school
Private schools in Fairfax (15)
Schools that give Fairfax as their address come first, then the 23 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 Fairfax matches all of those.
St. Anthony Academy
under 1 mi Grades PreK-8 46 students 5.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Truro Preschool & Kindergarten
under 1 mi Grades PreK-Transitional K Other religious Early childhood Co-ed
Guidepost Montessori at Fairfax
under 1 mi Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Appletree School
2 mi Grades PreK-3 19 students 5.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades 7-12 116 students 5.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 95% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades 1-12 63 students 7 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Merritt Academy
2 mi Grades PreK-8 149 students 7.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades K-12 757 students 10.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 98% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 140 students 5.3 students per teacher Jewish Co-ed
Palm Tree School
3 mi Grades K-12 108 students 7.2 students per teacher Islamic Co-ed
Vinci Schools
4 mi Grades PreK-1 19 students 6.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-1 12 students 5 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Kids World
6 mi Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Nearby, within 6 miles (23)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Fairfax.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
St. Ambrose School
3 mi Grades PreK-8 139 students 8.4 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Green Hedges School
3 mi Grades PreK-8 132 students 4.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 62 students 10.7 students per teacher Seventh-Day Adventist Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 356 students 6.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades 8-12 43 students 3.7 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 50% to 4-year college
Grades K-12 333 students 10.1 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 90% to 4-year college
Holy Spirit School
4 mi Grades PreK-8 426 students 14.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-6 58 students 14.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
All 23 nearby schools
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Mill Montessori School | PreK-K | 7 | 3 |
| St. Ambrose School | PreK-8 | 139 | 3 |
| Green Hedges School | PreK-8 | 132 | 3 |
| Vienna Adventist Academy | PreK-8 | 62 | 3 |
| St. Mark Catholic School | PreK-8 | 356 | 4 |
| The GW Community School | 8-12 | 43 | 4 |
| Dominion Christian School | K-12 | 333 | 4 |
| Holy Spirit School | PreK-8 | 426 | 4 |
| Montessori School of Oakton | PreK-6 | 58 | 4 |
| Holy Comforter Episcopal Preschool / Kindergarten | PreK-K | 85 | 5 |
| Holly Brook Montessori School | PreK-K | 13 | 5 |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel School | PreK-8 | 470 | 5 |
| Fairfax Baptist Temple Academy | PreK-12 | 326 | 5 |
| Trinity School at Meadow View | 7-12 | 206 | 5 |
| Nativity Catholic School | PreK-8 | 264 | 5 |
| Westminster School | PreK-8 | 204 | 6 |
| Montessori School of Holmes Run | PreK-K | 8 | 6 |
| St. Michael School | PreK-8 | 193 | 6 |
| Pinecrest School | PreK-6 | 71 | 6 |
| Accotink Academy | 2-12 | 65 | 6 |
| Fusion Academy Ty: Tysons | 6-12 | 43 | 6 |
| Sunset Hills Montessori School | PreK-4 | 57 | 6 |
| Accotink Academy Preschool | PreK-Transitional K | 24 | 6 |
Private schools
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Private school tuition near Fairfax
We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: prices run from $11,000 to $23,550 a year, and the middle price is $14,045, using each school’s lowest published rate. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Spirit School | $11,000 | 2026-27 |
| St. Mark Catholic School | $12,800 | 2026-27 |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel School | $15,290 | 2026-27 |
| Trinity Christian School of Fairfax | $18,200 to $23,550 | 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
Virginia Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits Tax-credit scholarship
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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- Christian schools in and around Fairfax (7)
- Catholic schools in and around Fairfax (8)
- Montessori schools in and around Fairfax (10)
- Private high schools in and around Fairfax (10)
- Private elementary schools in and around Fairfax (34)
- Private middle schools in and around Fairfax (25)
- Private schools with kindergarten in and around Fairfax (29)
- Private schools with pre-K in and around Fairfax (26)
- All schools in Fairfax City
- All schools in Fairfax County
- Private schools in Oakton (3 mi)
- Private schools in Vienna (4 mi)
- Private schools in Annandale (6 mi)
- Private schools in Falls Church (7 mi)
- Private schools in Reston (7 mi)
- Private schools in Springfield (8 mi)
- Private schools in Chantilly (8 mi)
- Private schools in McLean (8 mi)
- Private schools in Herndon (9 mi)
- Private schools in Arlington (11 mi)
- Virginia Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits: amount and eligibility
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Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state (you are looking at Fairfax) and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Fairfax?
15 private schools give Fairfax as their address. Counting nearby towns, we list 38: 15 in Fairfax and 23 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 5,410 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Fairfax is Trinity Christian School of Fairfax with 757 students.
How much does private school cost near Fairfax?
We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: prices run from $11,000 to $23,550 a year, and the middle price is $14,045, using each school’s lowest published rate. 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 Fairfax 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.