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St. Anthony of Padua School Photo - At St. Anthony of Padua School, our students grow together in faith, friendship, and learning-each one known, valued, and supported.

Best Falls Church 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 1,610 students in Falls Church, VA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Falls Church, VA include Trinity Academy Meadow View, Congressional School, and St. Anthony of Padua School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Virginia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
67% of private elementary schools in Falls Church, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top-Ranked Falls Church 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Congressional School
Congressional School Photo
(21)
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 533-9711
Gr: NS-8 | 480 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony of Padua School
St. Anthony of Padua School Photo - At St. Anthony of Padua School, our students grow together in faith, friendship, and learning-each one known, valued, and supported.
(Catholic)
(3)
3301 Glen Carlyn Rd
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 820-7450
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint James Catholic School
Saint James Catholic School Photo - We offer separately designated and fully equipped science, and computer labs, a newly installed robotics lab, a library, art room and music room.
(Catholic)
830 W Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-1182
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Trinity Academy Meadow View
Trinity Academy Meadow View Photo
(3)
2853 Meadow View Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 876-1920
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Acton Academy Falls Church
Montessori School (Christian)
513 W Broad St Ste 110c
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 237-2695
Gr: PK-10 | 39 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
El Iman Learning Center
Montessori School (Islamic)
3431-a Carlin Springs Rd
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 820-6688
Gr: K-6 | 55 students
Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(3)
3233 Annandale Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 534-5517
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7506 St. Phillips Ct.
Falls Church, VA 22042
(202) 492-2282
Gr: K-6 Tuition listed
Montessori Children's Center I
Montessori School
6103 Arlington Blvd
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 327-0884
Gr: K-1 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Falls Church, Virginia

Falls Church, Virginia 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3241 Brush Dr
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 237-0264
Gr: PK-1 | 100 students
8122 Ransell Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 204-0203
Gr: NS-5 | 60 students

Overview

This Town (Falls Church)
This State (VA)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,610 Students
124,106 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
30%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
209 Teachers
12,403 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
54%
Average Class Size
19 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1361
(Out of 1600)
1225

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,842
$15,566
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,245
$1,155
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
$6,622
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
5 Students
458 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
126 Students
8,057 Students
% Asian Students
8%
7%
# Hispanic Students
199 Students
5,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
5%
# Black Students
104 Students
10,609 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
756 Students
66,460 Students
% White Students
47%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
315 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
428 Students
31,089 Students
% of Others Students
27%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Falls Church, VA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Falls Church, VA include Trinity Academy Meadow View, Congressional School, and St. Anthony of Padua School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Falls Church?
9 private elementary schools are located in Falls Church.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Falls Church?
Falls Church private elementary schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Falls Church?
67% of private elementary schools in Falls Church are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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