Falls Church, VA · K–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd, 22042 · (703) 533-9711
Enrollment
308
Student:teacher
7:1
Published tuition
$31,300–$39,950
Application fee
$100
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Preschool - Jr Kindergarten | $31,300 | September to June |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Infants & Toddlers | $33,200 | 12 Month Program |
| Elementary2026-2027 | Kindergarten - Grade 1 | $34,400 | September to June |
| Elementary2026-2027 | Grades 2 - 4 | $35,900 | September to June |
| Middle school2026-2027 | Grades 5 - 7 | $38,600 | September to June |
| Middle school2026-2027 | Grade 8 | $39,950 | September to June |
Head of school
Edwin P. Gordon
Head of School
Edwin P. Gordon assumed the role of Head of School on July 1, 2019. He previously served as Head of School at Palm Beach Day Academy and Lower School Head at Riverdale Country School.
Curriculum & special classes
Congressional School offers an academic program emphasizing active learning, intellectual rigor, and appropriate support, helping students become thoughtful, critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and leaders. The school focuses on doing what works best for children at each stage of their development, with small classes and strong faculty-student interaction.
Financial aid
Congressional School offers need-based financial aid to children enrolled in preschool - 8th grade, using a 3rd party platform to objectively determine a family’s ability to contribute. The maximum award is 80%, and families must re-apply annually.
Application fee: $100
Before & after school care
Before school
Morning care from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. through the Extended Hours Program.
After school
Extended Hours Program (EHP) from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. for preschool through 8th-grade students, offering supervised homework time and a variety of activities (playground, sport court, cafeteria, gym, ropes course, creek).
Cost
Morning EHP drop-in fee: $35. Afternoon EHP drop-in fee: $45. Late pick-up fees after 6:00 p.m. start at $50 for 6:01-6:15 p.m. and increase incrementally.
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
Choosing the best school for your child is a journey of discovery. The process involves researching, scheduling tours or attending open houses, and then submitting an application and supporting documents.
Apply by
January 15, 2027 at 4PM (for first-round admission for the 2027-2028 school year)
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$100
What they ask for: Online application ($100 fee), Parent Interview, Student Transcripts (Preschool-Grade 8), Teacher Recommendation Form (Preschool-Grade 8), Student Visit Day/Admission Assessment (Preschool-Grade 8), Student Writing Sample (Grades 5-8). Optional: ISEE or SSAT (Grades 5-8), WISC or WPPSI scores (all ages).
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