Virginia
Spanish beginning in K • Tuition Range: $7,600-$11,00 •
Gifted/Talented Program • Enrichment Activities • Field
Study • Nature Study • Picture Study • Shakespeare Festival
• Art • Grammar • Handwork • Citizenship
Academy of Christian Education
We use Charlotte Mason’s philosophy to teach sixteen sub-
jects: science, math, English, art, Spanish, and more. Daily
myschoolace.com; info@myschoolace.com
outdoor recess alternates with focused reading and narra-
10800 Parkridge Blvd., Suite 150, Reston, VA
tion. Since classes are capped at sixteen students, every child
Grades: Toddler-Grade 6 • Year Founded: 1996 • Religious
participates. • Coed• Enrollment: 200 • Average Class Size: 12 • Student-
Open House:
Teacher Ratio: 7:1 • Elementary Assessment • Grading System 2017: Oct. 22, 3 p.m.
A-F • Uniform • Foreign Languages: Spanish beginning in
2018: Jan. 21, 3 p.m.
Sr. Kindergarten • Tuition Range: $18,500/yr • Number of
Computers: 40 • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Ex- BASIS Independent McLean
tended Day • Summer Program • Science Club • Chess Club
• LEGO Leagues • After/Before Care
Mclean.basisindependent.com Academically advanced, high-quality education.
703-854-1253 Open House:
8000 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, VA
2017: Oct. 17, Nov. 14
Grades: Preschool-Grade 12
2018: Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Mar. 20, Apr. 17
A program inspired by global best practices. An array of chal-
lenging, foundational courses in math, science, and humani-
ties, plus coursework like Mandarin, logic, engineering, and
Ambleside school
the performing arts. Passionate teachers with expertise in
their subject matter. And students who are inspired daily to
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perform at the highest international levels.
703-430-4034 Open House:
1089 Liberty Meeting Ct., Herndon, VA
Call to schedule a tour.
Grades: K-8 • Year Founded: 1999 • Religious • Coed •
Enrollment: 116 • Average Class Size: 13 • Student-Teacher
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Ratio: 13:1 • Entrance Exam • Uniforms • Foreign Languages:
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BeanTree Ashburn Campus
beantreelearning.com 571-223-3110
43629 Greenway Corporate Dr., Ashburn, VA
Grades: Infant-K • Year Founded: 2007 • Coed • Average
Class Size: 14 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 • Uniforms •
Foreign Language: Spanish beginning in PS • Internet Access
• Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Summer Program
BeanTree Learning in Ashburn provides unparalleled care
and nurturing for infants through PreK. Led by a team of
experienced and caring educators, BeanTree provides children
with a safe and stimulating environment for academic success
and provides parents with peace of mind. Year- round
enrollment for full and part-time academic and specialty
programs. Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.
BeanTree Westfields Campus
beantreelearning.com 703-961-8222
5003 Westfields Blvd., Chantilly, VA
Grades: Infant-K • Year Founded: 2007 • Coed • Average
Class Size: 14 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 • Uniforms •
Foreign Language: Spanish beginning in PS • Internet Access
• Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Summer Program
Fully accredited, discover the BeanTree Difference at our
Westfields/Chantilly Campus! Offering unprecedented
educational offerings for your child in every stage of academic
development, BeanTree offers Infant care through Full Day
Private Kindergarten, Before/After School, and Summer
Camp. Year-round enrollment for full- and part-time academic
and specialty programs.
Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.
$26,998 • Number of Computers: 150 • Internet Access •
Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended
Day • Summer Program
Burgundy provides an inclusive, creative, nurturing environ-
ment that engages the whole child. Our innovative, hands-on
approach cultivates independent thinking, promotes academic
excellence, instills respect for diversity, and teaches responsi-
bility. Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.
Congressional school
congressionalschool.org; gherbst@congressionalschool.org
703-533-1064 3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Falls Church, VA
Grades: Infants-Grade 8 • Year Founded: 1939 • Coed•
Enrollment: 330 • Average Class Size: 13 • Student-Teacher
Ratio: 6:1 • Grading System A-F • Uniform • Foreign
Languages: French, Spanish, Latin beginning in Preschool
• Tuition Range: $24,150-$28,000 • Number of Computers:
1:1 • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports •
Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program •
Equestrian Program • Robotics Program
A co-ed independent day school for infants to eighth graders
in Falls Church, VA. Congressional School prepares young
learners for future success, inspiring them to question,
collaborate, create, and lead.
Open House:
2017: Oct. 11, 9 a.m.; Nov. 14, 9 a.m.
2018: Jan. 11
Fairfax Christian School
fairfaxchristianschool.com; khs@studyfcs.com
703-759-5100 1624 Hunter Mill Rd., Vienna, VA
Grades: K-12 • Year Founded: 1961 • Religious • Coed •
Enrollment: 250 • % of Minorities: 50 • Average Class Size: 10
Brooksfield • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 • Grading System: A-F • Foreign
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Language: French, Spanish, Chinese beginning in K • Tuition
703-356-KIDS Range: $24,850 - $36,600 • Number of Computers: 100 + •
1830 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA
Internet Access • AP Classes • Gifted/Talented Program •
Ages: 2-6 • Year Founded: 1987 • Coed • Enrollment: 90 •
Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended
Average Class Size: 20 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 • Foreign Day • Summer Program • ESL Program
Languages: Spanish beginning in Pre-K • Tuition Range:
The Fairfax Christian School is an award-winning,
$13,335 - $24,993 • Number of Computers: 10 • Internet
independent, university-preparatory school serving
Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation •
Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Extended Day • Summer Program • Additional Programs:
Open House:
Junior Achievement, Robotics, Organic Gardening Outdoor
Tuesday Tours.
Adventure Program
A unique Pre-4 through 5th Eco-Friendly, Montessori School
Grace Episcopal School
idyllically situated on 5 secluded acres in McLean, VA.
graceschoolalex.org, admissions@graceschoolalex.org
Open House:
703-549-5067 Call to schedule a tour.
3601 Russell Rd., Alexandria, VA
Grades: Preschool-Grade 5 • Year Founded: 1959 • Religious
Burgundy Farm Country Day School
• Coed • Enrollment: 110 • % of Minorities: 27% • Student-
Teacher Ratio: 1:6 • Entrance Exam • Grading System: A-F •
burgundyfarm.org; info@burgundyfarm.org
Uniforms • Foreign Language: Spanish beginning in Jr. K. •
703-960-3431 Tuition Range: $9,290 - $19,230 • Number of Computer: 1:1
3700 Burgundy Rd., Alexandria, VA
• Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day •
Grades: JK-8th • Year Founded: 1946 • Coed • Enrollment:
Summer Program
286 • % of Minorities: 35% • Average Class Size: 15 • Student- Grace Episcopal School fosters an enthusiasm for learning
through academic excellence in a nurturing environment.
Teacher Ratio: 7:1 • Entrance Exam • Foreign Languages:
Students receive individual attention in small classes, and are
French, Spanish beginning in JK • Tuition Range: $23,592-
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