草榴社区

Chesterbrook Academy Clifton Photo

Best Clifton 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 204 students in Clifton, VA (there are , serving 4,134 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Clifton, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private school in Clifton, VA is St. Andrew The Apostle School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
50% of private schools in Clifton, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Clifton 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chesterbrook Academy Clifton
Chesterbrook Academy Clifton Photo
Daycare / Preschool
13501 Braddock Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 968-3696
Gr: NS-PK
St. Andrew The Apostle School
(Catholic)
6720b Union Mill Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 817-1774
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Clifton)
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
204 Students
152,659 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
14,650 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
20%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$8,875
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
8,943 Students
% Asian Students
10%
6%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
5%
# Black Students
10 Students
11,977 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
132 Students
73,422 Students
% White Students
64%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
22 Students
47,728 Students
% of Others Students
11%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Clifton, VA?
The top-ranked private schools in Clifton, VA is St. Andrew The Apostle School.
How many private schools are located in Clifton?
2 private schools are located in Clifton.
What percentage of students in Clifton go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Clifton are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clifton?
50% of private schools in Clifton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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