Browne Academy
Primary and Secondary EducationVirginia, United States51-200 Employees
Browne Academy is a diverse independent day school in Alexandria, Virginia, serving students from primary through secondary levels. The institution emphasizes an inquiry-based approach to learning, aiming to foster critical thinking, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning, while providing small class sizes to support academic, social, and emotional development. It positions itself within the independent school sector, aligned with accreditation from the Virginia Association of Independent Schools and active membership in professional associations, including the Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington and the National Association of Independent Schools. The school was founded as part of Virginia’s early integrated education efforts and continues to uphold a focus on inclusion, core values of excellence, diversity, character, and community, and a nurturing environment. Browne Academy is based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and operates a campus in Alexandria, with a program that includes experiential learning and engagement with the surrounding community.