Al-Qalam Academy
under 1 mi Grades PreK-12 157 students 7.5 students per teacher Islamic Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Private schools in Springfield, VA
12 schools in Springfield itself and 29 more within 6 miles. EISTC pays up to the state share of per-pupil public school funding where you live.
Springfield private schools at a glance
Springfield has 12 private schools of its own, and 29 more are within 6 miles. In Springfield itself: 2 Catholic, 5 other Christian, 4 nonsectarian and 1 of other faiths; 11 teach elementary grades and 4 teach high school; 2 are Montessori. Counting the 29 nearby, there are 41 in all: 10 Catholic, 9 other Christian, 20 nonsectarian and 2 of other faiths; 36 teach elementary grades and 11 teach high school; 7 are Montessori. All of them are co-ed. 22 report membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). Of the 10 high schools that reported it, the typical one sends 91% of graduates on to a 4-year college (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 139 students and 8.3 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $11,000 to $26,250 a year, and the middle figure is $14,452.
10 Catholic
8.3 students per teacher, typical
Private schools in Springfield (12)
Schools that give Springfield as their address come first, then the 29 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 Springfield matches all of those.
St. Marks Montessori School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-Transitional K Lutheran Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 439 students 11.9 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Springfield Academy
2 mi Grades PreK-3 29 students 5.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 157 students 8.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Grades K-12 611 students 9.2 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 25% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-K Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) Early childhood Co-ed
Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Angelus Academy
3 mi Grades PreK-8 154 students 12.4 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Accotink Academy
3 mi Grades 2-12 65 students 4.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-3 59 students Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades 8-12 43 students 3.7 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 50% to 4-year college
Nearby, within 6 miles (29)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Springfield.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Grades PreK-6 245 students 16.3 students per teacher Baptist Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 158 students 5.6 students per teacher Islamic Special program emphasis Co-ed
Oakwood School
2 mi Grades 1-8 112 students 4.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Grades 9-12 Under 10 K-12 students Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Grades 2-12 175 students 2.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Kenwood School
2 mi Grades PreK-6 65 students 8.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Grades PreK-7 187 students 6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
St. Michael School
3 mi Grades PreK-8 193 students 15 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades 6-12 56 students 4.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed 91% to 4-year college
Pinecrest School
4 mi Grades PreK-6 71 students 6.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades 4-12 47 students 5.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
All 29 nearby schools
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Road Christian School | PreK-6 | 245 | 2 |
| Washington International Academy | PreK-8 | 158 | 2 |
| Oakwood School | 1-8 | 112 | 2 |
| Phillips Programs Building Futures Loudon | 9-12 | 9 | 2 |
| Phillips School-Annandale | 2-12 | 175 | 2 |
| Kenwood School | PreK-6 | 65 | 2 |
| Little Acorn Patch at Kingstowne | PreK-K | 5 | 3 |
| Montessori School of Northern Virginia | PreK-7 | 187 | 3 |
| St. Michael School | PreK-8 | 193 | 3 |
| The Howard Gardner School | 6-12 | 56 | 4 |
| Pinecrest School | PreK-6 | 71 | 4 |
| Rivermont School - Nova | 4-12 | 47 | 4 |
| Queen of Apostles Catholic School | K-8 | 159 | 4 |
| Holy Spirit School | PreK-8 | 426 | 4 |
| Westminster School | PreK-8 | 204 | 4 |
| Montessori School of Holmes Run | PreK-K | 8 | 5 |
| Engleside Christian School | PreK-6 | 51 | 5 |
| Montessori School of Alexandria | PreK-4 | 25 | 5 |
| Grace Christian Academy | PreK-8 | 80 | 5 |
| Nativity Catholic School | PreK-8 | 264 | 5 |
| St. Ambrose School | PreK-8 | 139 | 5 |
| Kids World | PreK-Transitional K | 12 | 5 |
| Alternative Paths Training School | 1-12 | 49 | 5 |
| Congressional School | PreK-8 | 329 | 5 |
| Browne Academy | PreK-8 | 192 | 5 |
| St. Louis Catholic School | PreK-8 | 468 | 6 |
| Episcopal High School | 9-12 | 466 | 6 |
| St. Anthony of Padua School | PreK-8 | 220 | 6 |
| Bishop Ireton High School | 9-12 | 921 | 6 |
Private schools
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Private school tuition near Springfield
We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $11,000 to $26,250 a year, and the middle figure is $14,452. 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. Bernadette School | $11,803 | 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
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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- Special education schools in Springfield (6)
- Private high schools in Springfield (11)
- Private elementary schools in Springfield (36)
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- Private schools in Dale City (13 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 Springfield) 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 Springfield?
12 private schools give Springfield as their address. Counting nearby towns, we list 41: 12 in Springfield and 29 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 7,105 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Springfield is Immanuel Christian School with 611 students. The largest within 6 miles is Bishop Ireton High School with 921 students.
How much does private school cost near Springfield?
We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $11,000 to $26,250 a year, and the middle figure is $14,452. 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 Springfield 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.