FAQ

ACCA was founded in the summer of 2023 by Mrs. Katherine Kramer Joseph due to a growing need for additional access to Classical Christian Schools in Alexandria, VA.

For the 2026- 2027 academic year, ACCA serves Junior Kindergarten through 7th grade. We will grow one grade level per academic year until we get to 8th grade.

ACCA is committed to maintaining small class sizes with approximately 15 students, with 18 as the maximum.For the 2026–2027 school year, ACCA will offer two classes each of Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade.

No, ACCA is an independent and private Christian school without institutional ties to a specific church or denomination. We do subscribe to the historical creeds of faith (the Apostles Creed) and are strongly rooted in Christian teachings and the Gospel. We follow the church year with our students and encourage reverence in worship. We are housed at First Baptist Church of Alexandria and deeply grateful for their generosity in sharing their beautiful campus with us. Read our Statement of Faith here.

Classical Christian education is a long tradition of education that emphasizes the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty while cultivating a desire for wisdom and virtue within the student. This is accomplished by the reading of the great books of history and literature, the study of mathematics and creation, and the encouragement and guidance of the teachers.

For the 2026-2027 school year, tuition is $15,500 per year for the first child and $12,200 for each additional child. For full details on tuition and financial aid click here.

The school day runs from 8:20 AM – 3:00 PM each school day. A full calendar for the 2026-2027 school year is available upon application.

Yes, aftercare is available from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM each day. Please inquire upon application for rates.