Excellent
#18 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 4% of private schools
Al-qalam Academy
School · Springfield, VA
A private school in Springfield, VA serving grades Pre-K – 10th.
6666 COMMERCE ST, Springfield, VA 22150
- 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in VA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Al-qalam Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,406
Median home value
$617,600
Median rent
$2,631/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22150; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-qalam AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Key CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Word of Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Immanuel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 539 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Al-qalam Academy is listed in Springfield, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Al-qalam Academy
Al-qalam Academy is a private school in Springfield, VA, serving approximately 91 students in grades Pre-K-10th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Al-qalam Academy
What grades does Al-qalam Academy serve?
Al-qalam Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 10th.
How many students attend Al-qalam Academy?
Al-qalam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Al-qalam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Al-qalam Academy is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Al-qalam Academy rank in VA?
Al-qalam Academy ranks #18 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Al-qalam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Al-qalam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Al-qalam Academy a private school?
Yes, Al-qalam Academy is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Al-qalam Academy a religious school?
Al-qalam Academy has a Islamic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 10th
- Enrollment
- 91
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 183 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Phone
- (703) 924-6000
- Area population (ZIP 22150)
- 27,770
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22150; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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