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Congressional School tuition & admissions

Falls Church, VAGrades Pre-K–8Day, coedcongressionalschool.org

Tuition 2026-27

$39,950

Highest grade band

Application deadline

January 15

2027

Students

395

9 students per teacher

Admission test

Varies by grade

Tuition 2026-27
GradesDay
Infants & Toddlers (12-month program)$33,200
Preschool - Junior Kindergarten (September to June)$31,300
Kindergarten - Grade 1$34,400
Grades 2-4$35,900
Grades 5-7$38,600
Grade 8$39,950

Financial aid: $1,462,478 to 110 students (about $13,295 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply
Entry gradesInfants & Toddlers, Preschool-Grade 2, Grades 3-4, Grades 5-6, Grades 7-8
Admission test, grades Infants & ToddlersNo test
Admission test, grades Preschool-Grade 2No test
Admission test, grades Grades 3-4No test
Admission test, grades Grades 5-6No test (optional)
Admission test, grades Grades 7-8No test (optional)
InterviewRequired
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Application fee$100
DeadlineJanuary 15, 2027
Decisions releasedFebruary 26, 2027
School facts
Students395
Teachers (full-time equivalent)38
Students per teacher8.8
School days per year163
Endowment$1,546,755 (FY2025)
Annual revenue$23,257,471 (2024)
Head of school pay$465,235

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    Congressional School FAQ
    How much is Congressional School tuition?
    For 2026-27, tuition at Congressional School is $33,200 for grades Infants & Toddlers (12-month program); $31,300 for grades Preschool - Junior Kindergarten (September to June); $34,400 for grades Kindergarten - Grade 1; $35,900 for grades Grades 2-4; $38,600 for grades Grades 5-7; $39,950 for grades Grade 8, per the school's website.
    Does Congressional School require the ISEE or SSAT?
    It depends on the grade: no test for grades Infants & Toddlers; no test for grades Preschool-Grade 2; no test for grades Grades 3-4; no test (optional) for grades Grades 5-6; no test (optional) for grades Grades 7-8.
    When is the Congressional School application deadline?
    The main application deadline is January 15, 2027, and decisions are released February 26, 2027.
    Does Congressional School offer financial aid?
    Yes. Congressional School reported $1,462,478 in financial aid to 110 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
    How many students attend Congressional School?
    Congressional School enrolls 395 students in grades Pre-K–8, with about 9 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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    Sources: tuition and admissions from congressionalschool.org (checked Oct 2026); enrollment from the NCES Private School Survey 2023-24; finances from the 2024 IRS Form 990. “—” means we couldn't find it.

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