Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Sydenstricker School
About the School
- Sydenstricker was opened to create a place of adventure and discovery for children.
- Thus preparing them for the learning years ahead and to help make a smooth transition into public and private school systems.
- Ever since 1966 this spot on Sydenstricker Road has been a unique and happy place for children to learn and grow at their own pace.
- The staff, under the direction of school founder Mrs. Lore Araujo, has provided a clean, loving and nurturing environment for all children and we constantly promote a strong parent-teacher partnership.
- Our school does no formal advertising, we rely on our excellent reputation in the community and positive word of mouth.
- Sydenstricker School uses the A Beka curriculum.
- We are dedicated to providing superior educational beginnings for all of our students.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sydenstricker School?
The application deadline for Sydenstricker School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Sydenstricker School is Accotink Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is West Springfield KinderCare (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8518 Bauer Dr.
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-4194
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
8519 Tuttle Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-8041
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
6215 Rolling Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-5797
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool
6226 Rolling Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-7071
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8306 Old Keene Mill Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-6177
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
8519 Tuttle Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-8041
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 395 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
6401 Missionary Ln
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703) 323-8100
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
9001 Braddock Rd, Suite 111
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 978-7208
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 71 students
Alternative School
9001 Braddock Rd Ste 200
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 978-0008
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Islamic
6666 Commerce St
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 380-8170
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
8519 Tuttle Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-8041
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students
Catholic
6398 Nativity Ln
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 455-2300
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
7602 Old Keene Mill Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-8696
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
7719 Fullerton Road
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 455-1000
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
7644 Dynatech Court
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 924-3996
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8518 Bauer Dr.
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-4194
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
6215 Rolling Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-5797
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool
6226 Rolling Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-7071
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8306 Old Keene Mill Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-6177
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
8604 Pohick Rd.
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 455-7322
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Duffey Dr.
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6464
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6464
9204.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 838 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12109 Aden Rd
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-2161
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-2161
9204.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12375 Aden Road
Nokesville, VA 20181
(571) 781-3040
Nokesville, VA 20181
(571) 781-3040
9204.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 1,202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8584 Sedge Wren Drive
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-1702
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-1702
9205.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7389 Academic Avenue
Nokesville, VA 20181
(540) 422-7570
Nokesville, VA 20181
(540) 422-7570
9205.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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