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Top 5 Best Herndon Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 private schools serving 7,360 students in Herndon, VA (there are 14 public schools, serving 12,375 public students). 37% of all K-12 students in Herndon, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Herndon, VA include The Nysmith School, Dominion Christian School, and Fairfax Collegiate Summer Program.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
29% of private schools in Herndon, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Herndon Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Nysmith School
The Nysmith School Photo - 1:9 teacher/ student ratio allows teachers to help every child succeed. At The Nysmith School, students receive 45 minutes of hands-on science instruction every day.
Special Program Emphasis
(14)
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Grades: PK-8
| 698 students
Oak Hill Christian School
Oak Hill Christian School Photo - Reading is emphasized in all grades. Students enjoy reading even in their free time.
(Christian)
(4)
13525 Dulles Technology Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 796-6887
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Dominion Christian School
Dominion Christian School Photo - Engaging students of all ages in the Great Conversation
(Christian)
(4)
1545 Dranesville Road
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 758-1055
Grades: K-12
| 339 students
722 Grant St., Suite J
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 481-3080
Grades: 3-9
| 4,095 students
King Abdullah Academy
(Islamic)
2949 Education Dr
Herndon, VA 20171
(571) 351-5518
Grades: K-12
| 739 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
750 Peachtree Street
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 880-4350
Grades: K-8
| 543 students
Temple Baptist School
(Baptist)
(3)
1545 Dranesville Rd
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 713-7400
Grades: PK-12
| 233 students
Berthold Academy For The Gifted And Talented
Montessori School
2487 McNair Farms Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(571) 313-1709
Grades: 1-12
| 29 students
Cortona Academy
Special Program Emphasis
(15)
13505 Dulles Technology Drive Suite 3 Herndon
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 464-0034
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
County Pkwy KinderCare
County Pkwy KinderCare Photo - County Pkwy KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
13228 Franklin Farm Rd.
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 860-2800
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Dulles Montessori School
Montessori School
898 Crestview Dr
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 627-2967
Grades: PK-K
| 28 students
Floris UMC Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
13600 Frying Pan Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-0749
Grades: NS-PK
| 170 students
Franklin Farm Campus KinderCare
Franklin Farm Campus KinderCare Photo - Playground
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
13228 Franklin Farm Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 860-2800
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Franklin Farm KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
13220 Franklin Farm Rd.
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 476-0400
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo - The Goddard School in Herndon. Learning for Fun! Learning for Life!
Daycare / Preschool
2400 Dulles Town Blvd.
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 653-0337
Grades: NS-PK
| 140 students
Guidepost Montessori At Herndon
Guidepost Montessori At Herndon Photo - Outdoor Learning Area
Montessori School
13251 Woodland Park Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(571) 203-8686
Grades: PK-K
| 91 students
Guidepost Montessori At Reston
Montessori School
11579 Cedar Chase Lane
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 404-9733
Grades: PK-K
| 100 students
Herndon KinderCare
Herndon KinderCare Photo - Herndon KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
801 Locust St.
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 471-1191
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Herndon Parkway KinderCare
Herndon Parkway KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1178 Herndon Pkwy
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 435-3955
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
McLearen Square KinderCare
McLearen Square KinderCare Photo - McLearen Square KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
3051 Centreville Rd.
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 834-2830
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Montessori Country School
Montessori Country School Photo - Our beautiful outside spaces include a large playground (this shows only half) two fenced in side yards with child size picnic tables and butterfly gardens, and a peace pole rose garden out front.
Montessori School
621 Alabama Dr
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 437-8285
Grades: K
| 22 students
Montessori Peace School
Montessori School
730 Jackson St
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 689-0208
Grades: PK-K
| 48 students
Montessori School Of Herndon
Montessori School
(1)
840 Dranesville Rd
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 437-8229
Grades: PK-6
| 47 students
Mt. Pleasant Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2516 Squirrel Hill Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-1196
Grades: PK-2
| 38 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Herndon, Virginia

Herndon, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
A Kid's Place (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
12215 Sugar Maple Dr
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 437-8884
Grades: PK-K
| 22 students
3005 Dower House Dr
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 264-9078
Grades: NS-PK
| 7 students
2355 Dulles Corner Blvd Ste 110
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3983
Grades: NS-K
| 41 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Herndon, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Herndon, VA include The Nysmith School, Dominion Christian School, and Fairfax Collegiate Summer Program.
How many private schools are located in Herndon?
24 private schools are located in Herndon.
How diverse are private schools in Herndon?
Herndon private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Herndon go to private school?
37% of all K-12 students in Herndon are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Herndon?
29% of private schools in Herndon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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