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

      • Educational Approach
        • Lower School, K-2
        • Middle School, 3-5
        • Upper School, 6-8
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      • STEAM Program
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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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      • Meet the Head of School
      • Mission & Philosophy
        • Classical Education
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        • Accreditation
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        • Board of Trustees
        • Alumni
      • FAQ
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    • 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

How Westminster School’s COVID-19 Response Differs from Public School

3 Ways Westminster School Is Managing the Latest Challenges of the Pandemic The pandemic has presented day-to-day challenges for...

4 Benefits of Teaching Western Civilization in Elementary Education

Why Westminster School Believes in the Importance of History for Developing Minds in Elementary Education “History is just about...

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...

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...

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

The Kotler-Kauffman Family of Virginia Says Yes “They weren’t engaged in learning; instead, they experienced sadness and a sense...

Westminster School Celebrates 60 Years

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

Six Private School Myths

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...

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...

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Westminster School
3819 Gallows Rd,
Annandale, VA 22003
703 -256 -3620
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  • Admissions
    • How to Apply
    • Visit Campus
    • Admissions Calendar
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • Transportation
    • Extended Care
    • HS and College Attendance
    • Meet the Director
  • Academics & Specials
    • The Westminster Educational Approach
      • Lower School, Grades K-2
      • Middle School, Grades 3-5
      • Upper School, Grades 6-8
    • Arts
    • Athletics
    • STEAM Program
    • Library & Resources
  • About Us
    • Meet the Head of School
    • Mission & Philosophy
      • Classical Education
      • School Traditions
      • History of Westminster
      • Accreditation
    • School Community
      • Our Staff
      • Board of Trustees
      • Alumni
      • WPC
    • Employment
    • Blog
    • FAQ
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    • The Field of Dreams
    • Gala & Auction
    • 5k
  • Preschool
  • Camp Programs
  • Blackbaud
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