For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 521 students in 20117, VA (there are , serving 284 public students). 65% of all K-12 students in 20117, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
Learn how to ask current private school parents revealing questions about culture, academics, communication, costs, discipline, and community life before deciding whether a school truly fits your family well.
Learn when school anxiety may signal a poor school fit, how parents can identify academic or social mismatches, and when changing private schools deserves serious consideration for families today.
Learn how to evaluate private school culture, student belonging, friendships, teacher relationships, social dynamics, and authentic community fit so your child can find the right place to thrive and connect.
