2023 Best Private Schools in Clay County

• Mclean, VA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  53 reviews

Parent: My kids have been attending Basis since before the pandemic, and we are so impressed! Rich academic curriculum, good inclusion of the arts, excellent opportunity for differentiation based on student needs. The teachers are dedicated and so are the parents to the kids' success. While the administration has been bumpy as the school has gotten established (only 5 years old), they earned their stripes during the pandemic. Organized, safety-focused and diligent about communication. We supplement school with sports leagues and scouting outside of school, which many parents do. Easy to do given the extensive choice you have in the DC area. Also appreciate the international study body with impressively bright students from all over the world. A real meritocracy, unlike other private schools that admit based on VIP status or connections/donations. In the next few years, this school will only continue to advance its place in the rankings.... Read 53 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 588

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Richmond, VA•

• Private School•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  12 reviews

Alum: I did not realize how well St. Michael's prepared me for high school until I saw how far ahead I was in comparison to my high school peers. St. Michael's taught me how to think, to write, to problem-solve, to speak up and draw my own conclusions, and to self-advocate. I am truly grateful for the foundation St M gave me!... Read 12 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 383

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Burtonsville, MD•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: This school has been the perfect answer for a difficult time. At the beginning of the pandemic, our son was struggling with his online learning so we reached out to Echelon. From the very beginning, the administration and teachers have so kindly worked with us for scheduling and getting our child back on track. So glad we found this school!... Read 6 reviews

• Students 14

• Student-teacher ratio 3:1