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#334 of 457 private schools in VA
Ambleside School
Elementary School · Mclean, VA
A private elementary school in Mclean, VA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
8980 BROOK RD, Mclean, VA 22102
- 10.6:1 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 Ambleside School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$153,816
Median home value
$1,003,700
Median rent
$2,471/mo
College educated
81.4%
Homeownership
47.6%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22102; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colvin Run ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 766 | Compare → |
| Spring Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 948 | Compare → |
| Westbriar ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | 1.7 mi | 847 | Compare → |
| Wolftrap ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–6 | 2.0 mi | 550 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ambleside School is listed in Mclean, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ambleside School
Ambleside School is a private elementary school in Mclean, VA, serving approximately 137 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #334 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ambleside School
What grades does Ambleside School serve?
Ambleside School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ambleside School?
Ambleside School has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ambleside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ambleside School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ambleside School rank in VA?
Ambleside School ranks #334 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Ambleside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ambleside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ambleside School a private school?
Yes, Ambleside School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ambleside School a religious school?
Ambleside School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 137
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Phone
- (703) 430-4034
- Area population (ZIP 22102)
- 28,577
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 22102; 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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