Mt. Pleasant Christian Academy (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

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Mt. Pleasant Christian Academy

2516 Squirrel Hill Road
Herndon, VA 20171

"Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Christian Academy was established in August 2000.

In compliance with the Code of Virginia Section, this academy is a religious exempt institution sponsored by the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.

Our staff is experienced in childhood education, and all staff members are Bible believing Christians.

The exemption law requires that our staff be certified annually by a practicing physician to be free from any disability which would prevent them from caring for children.

Each staff person is required to complete training in C.P.R. and First Aid.

As dictated by the Fairfax County Building Official, MPBCCA may service a maximum of 99 children in the age range of 2½ through 12 years.

Currently, the academy offers enrollment for Kindergarten- three through Second grade.".

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 38 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Mt. Pleasant Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-2

Year Founded

1866

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

38 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Mt. Pleasant Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

"Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Christian Academy was established in August 2000. In compliance with the Code of Virginia Section, this academy is a religious exempt institution sponsored by the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Our staff is experienced in childhood education, with degrees in Education or related cources. All staff members are Bible believing Christians. The exemption law requires that our staff be certified annually by a practicing physician to be free from any disability which would prevent them from caring for children. Each staff person is required to complete training in C.P.R. and First Aid. As dictated by the Fairfax County Building Official, MPBCCA may service a maximum of 99 children in the age range of 2½ through 12 years. Currently, the academy offers enrollment for Kindergarten- Four through Second grade."

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 38 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Fairfax County, VA is $18,603 for elementary schools and $23,233 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Fairfax County, VA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).