Westminster School

Northern Virginia Private School

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    • Westminster School seeks families who are looking for an outstanding educational program and an all-around experience that will help their child grow in character, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning and for life.


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    • ACADEMICS & SPECIALS

      • The Westminster Educational Approach
        • Lower School, Grades K-2
        • Middle School, Grades 3-5
        • Upper School, Grades 6-8
      • After-School Program
      • Arts
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      • STEAM Program & Makerspace
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    • Westminster’s academic program is based on the belief that children between the ages of five and fourteen are naturally dominated by curiosity and enthusiasm for life, and want nothing so much as to understand the world around them, discover how they fit into it, and show what they can do.


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    • ABOUT US

      • Meet the Head of School
      • Mission & Philosophy
        • Classical Education
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        • School Community
        • History of Westminster
      • School Community
        • Our Staff
        • Board of Trustees
        • Alumni
      • Employment
      • Campus Tour
      • Blog

    • Westminster School is dedicated to providing a superior elementary and middle-school education whose fundamental goals for each child are a disciplined and well-informed mind, strength of character, dedication to learning, generosity of spirit, and joy in the possibilities of life. The school community represents a diverse body of learners who are engaged in a rigorous academic program, enriched by the arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities.


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The Westminster School Blog

4 Benefits of Teaching Western Civilization in Elementary Education

Why Westminster School Believes in the Importance of History for Developing Minds “History is just about memorizing names and...

December 13, 2021

The Argument for Integrating the Arts into STEM

How Westminster School’s STEAM Program Blends Traditional STEM with a Classical Education “The main purpose of education isn’t just...

November 18, 2021

5 Reasons to Learn Latin in the Twenty-First Century

Why Mrs. O’Drudy of Westminster School Dedicated Thirty-Six Years to Teaching Latin Any discussion of Latin inevitably leads to...

September 28, 2021

Is Private School the Answer to the Pandemic-Widened Education Gap?

The Kotler-Kauffman Family of Virginia Says Yes “They weren’t learning. They were sad. They felt isolated. It was just...

August 27, 2021

Westminster School Celebrates 60 Years

Naming of a New Head of School Marks Just Three Appointees in Six Decades The year was 1962. John...

July 30, 2021

Six Private School Myths

The Facts You Need before Enrolling Your Child in the Next School Year The right education can give students...

July 9, 2021

11 Questions to Ask When Planning for Your Child’s Education

Selecting the Virginia School That’s Right for You and Your Family If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that there’s...

June 15, 2021

6 Ways a Challenging Education Informs Your Life After School

From Careers to Empathy, How a Strong Foundation Sets You Up for Success Education is a foundational tool, and...

May 20, 2021

🎭 The Show Must (Safely) Go On!

How Westminster Adapted Its Drama Program through the Pandemic 🎦 The arts are central to a balanced, comprehensive education....

May 5, 2021

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Westminster School
3819 Gallows Rd,
Annandale, VA 22003
703 -256 -3620

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Westminster School
  • Admissions
    • How to Apply
    • Visit Campus
    • Admissions Calendar
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • Transportation & Extended Care
    • HS and College Attendance
    • FAQs
    • Meet the Director
  • Academics & Specials
    • The Westminster Educational Approach
      • Lower School, Grades K-2
      • Middle School, Grades 3-5
      • Upper School, Grades 6-8
    • After-School Program
    • Arts
    • Athletics
    • STEAM Program & Makerspace
    • Westminster School Library And Resources
  • About Us
    • Meet the Head of School
    • Mission & Philosophy
      • Classical Education
      • School Traditions
      • School Community
      • History of Westminster
    • School Community
      • Our Staff
      • Board of Trustees
      • Alumni
    • Employment
    • Campus Tour
    • Blog
  • Preschool
  • Contact Us