For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 private elementary schools serving 1,546 students in Arlington County, VA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Arlington County, VA include Saint Ann Catholic School, Our Savior Lutheran School, and St. Thomas More Cathedral School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Virginia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 79%.
50% of private elementary schools in Arlington County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Arlington County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
980 N Frederick Street
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525-7599
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525-7599
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
825 S Taylor Street
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 892-4846
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 892-4846
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
2024 N Randolph St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 527-5423
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 527-5423
Gr: PK-8 | 479 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed
St. Thomas More Cathedral School
(Catholic)
105 N. Thomas Street
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 528-6781
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 528-6781
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Full Circle Montessori School
Montessori School
801 N Wakefield St
Arlington, VA 22203
(571) 357-1278
Arlington, VA 22203
(571) 357-1278
Gr: PK-6 | 28 students
Metta Montessori School
Montessori School
1012 S Cleveland St
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 728-8133
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 728-8133
Gr: K-2 | 23 students Tuition listed
Rivendell School![Rivendell School Photo - Rivendell School Arlington, VA]( "Rivendell School Photo - Rivendell School Arlington, VA")
(Christian)
2410 N. Kensington Street
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 532-1200
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 532-1200
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
1550 Wilson Blvd. Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 717-5360
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 717-5360
Gr: 5-12 | 61 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6201 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 650-8629
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 650-8629
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
The Village School![The Village School Photo - Learners in Spark Studio spend 50% of their week playing outside, rain or shine. Studies show that, by contrast, conventional kindergarten classrooms are sacrificing the discovery and critical thinking skills that arise through play in favor of academics.]( "The Village School Photo - Learners in Spark Studio spend 50% of their week playing outside, rain or shine. Studies show that, by contrast, conventional kindergarten classrooms are sacrificing the discovery and critical thinking skills that arise through play in favor of academics.")
Alternative School
6201 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 650-8629
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 650-8629
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Tuition listed
Arlington County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
NOVA KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
1227 North Ivy St.
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 527-2288
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 527-2288
Gr: NS-PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Arlington County, VA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Arlington County, VA include Saint Ann Catholic School, Our Savior Lutheran School, and St. Thomas More Cathedral School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Arlington County?
10 private elementary schools are located in Arlington County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Arlington County?
Arlington County private elementary schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Arlington County?
50% of private elementary schools in Arlington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Arlington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Arlington County include: The Village School vs. Rivendell School, St. Thomas More Cathedral School vs. Saint Ann Catholic School, St. Agnes School vs. Saint Ann Catholic School
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