St. Joseph Catholic School
under 1 mi Grades K-8 519 students 18.2 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Private schools in Herndon, VA
8 schools in Herndon itself and 25 more within 6 miles. EISTC pays up to the state share of per-pupil public school funding where you live.
Herndon private schools at a glance
Herndon has 8 private schools of its own, and 25 more are within 6 miles. In Herndon itself: 1 Catholic, 1 other Christian and 6 nonsectarian; 8 teach elementary grades and 1 teaches high school; 5 are Montessori. Of the 25 nearby: 3 Catholic, 4 other Christian, 17 nonsectarian and 1 of other faiths. All of them are co-ed. The typical school has about 28 students and 6.1 per teacher (2023-24 federal survey).
4 Catholic
6.1 students per teacher, typical
18 in a school association
100% of graduates to a 4-year college, typical high school
Private schools in Herndon (8)
Schools that give Herndon as their address come first, then the 25 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 Herndon matches all of those.
Montessori Country School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-1 22 students 6.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Dulles Montessori School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-4 14 students 4.2 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades K-12 333 students 8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Special program emphasis Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 551 students 4.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed
Nearby, within 6 miles (25)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Herndon.
No nearby school matches all of those.
The Keystone School
2 mi Grades K-12 8,873 students Nonsectarian Co-ed 35% to 4-year college
Grades 1-12 27 students Nonsectarian Alternative Co-ed
Grades 2-12 67 students 6.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Al Fatih Academy
2 mi Grades PreK-8 177 students 10.5 students per teacher Islamic Co-ed
Grades K-12 305 students 8.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Russian Kids House
3 mi Grades PreK-3 23 students 4.2 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-3 26 students 5.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-4 57 students Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
The Newton School
4 mi Grades K-8 78 students 4.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Edlin School
4 mi Grades PreK-8 138 students 5.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed
Siena Academy
4 mi Grades Ungraded 103 students 8.6 students per teacher Roman Catholic Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-9 275 students 7.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 369 students 14.2 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
All 25 nearby schools
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Keystone School | K-12 | 8,873 | 2 |
| Fusion Academy, Reston | 1-12 | 27 | 2 |
| Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science | 2-12 | 67 | 2 |
| Al Fatih Academy | PreK-8 | 177 | 2 |
| Fairfax Christian School | K-12 | 305 | 3 |
| Russian Kids House | PreK-3 | 23 | 3 |
| Children's House Montessori School of Reston | PreK-K | 13 | 3 |
| Montessori Childrens House of Loudoun | PreK-3 | 26 | 3 |
| Sunset Hills Montessori School | PreK-4 | 57 | 4 |
| The Newton School | K-8 | 78 | 4 |
| Karter School of Cascades | PreK-K | 15 | 4 |
| Edlin School | PreK-8 | 138 | 4 |
| Siena Academy | Ungraded | 103 | 4 |
| Academy of Christian Education | PreK-9 | 275 | 4 |
| Primrose School of Chantilly | PreK-K | 6 | 4 |
| St. Veronica Catholic School | PreK-8 | 369 | 5 |
| Montessori School of Fairfax | PreK-5 | 23 | 5 |
| Playful Platos Montessori | PreK-K | 10 | 5 |
| Temple Baptist Church | PreK-12 | 200 | 5 |
| The Auburn School | K-12 | 14 | 5 |
| Our Lady of Hope Catholic School | K-8 | 220 | 5 |
| Dominion Christian School | K-12 | 333 | 6 |
| Minas School of Great Falls | K-8 | 16 | 6 |
| The Learning Village School | PreK-1 | 9 | 6 |
| Loudoun Montessori School | PreK-K | 5 | 6 |
Private schools
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Private school tuition near Herndon
We verified published tuition at one of these schools so far. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Veronica Catholic School | $12,440 | 2026-27 |
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- Private schools in Falls Church (13 mi)
- Virginia Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits: amount and eligibility
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Herndon?
8 private schools give Herndon as their address. Counting nearby towns, we list 33: 8 in Herndon and 25 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 12,862 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Herndon is Nysmith School for the Gifted with 551 students. The largest within 6 miles is The Keystone School with 8,873 students.
Which Herndon 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.