The Sycamore School
Primary and Secondary EducationVirginia, United States11-50 Employees
The Sycamore School is a small, independent private nonprofit secondary school based in Arlington, Virginia, in Northern Virginia. It emphasizes purposeful learning through a self-paced program and small classes that prioritize skills-based instruction and project-based learning, enabling students to connect ideas across subjects. The school integrates technology to support both in-class and remote learning, and applies Universal Design for Learning to accommodate students' strengths in accessing the curriculum. Its model links academic development with social-emotional growth and civic engagement, fostering mindfulness, problem-solving, and practical applications. Students apply learned skills in real-world contexts through community partnerships. Positioned as a private nonprofit secondary school, it operates within the Northern Virginia education landscape.