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#320 of 457 private schools in VA

Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C

Elementary School

1417 W BRADDOCK RD, Alexandria, VA 22302

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

252

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

252

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#320 of 457

In Alexandria

#19 of 27

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About Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C

Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C is a private elementary school in Alexandria, VA. Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C serves approximately 252 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #320 of 457 private schools in VA.

How it compares0.5 pts below VA schools

5.7

This school 5.7 · Average
VA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C compares to 49 public schools serving similar grades in Alexandria, VA

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.3:1

This School

14.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

252

This School

742

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.7

This School

5.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 80.6% vs 0%

Black 3.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.8% vs 0%

Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C Alexandria Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C (this school)	—	252	13.3:1	5.7
George Mason Elementary	0.5 mi	336	15.3:1	5.3
Douglas MacArthur Elementary	0.8 mi	640	15.6:1	5.3
Charles Barrett Elementary	1.1 mi	584	16.2:1	4.9
Mount Vernon Elementary	1.2 mi	902	17.3:1	5.0
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary	1.4 mi	345	17.2:1	6.4
Francis C. Hammond Middle	1.5 mi	1,510	13.4:1	4.1
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology	1.6 mi	309	11.9:1	3.9
Patrick Henry K-8 School	1.7 mi	1,058	17.1:1	7.4
George Washington Middle	1.7 mi	1,358	13.1:1	6.4
James K. Polk Elementary	1.8 mi	833	16.7:1	4.7
Cameron Elementary	1.9 mi	534	14.8:1	4.3
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School	2.0 mi	587	10.5:1	6.2
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary	2.2 mi	621	18.8:1	5.7
John Adams Elementary	2.4 mi	746	15.5:1	5.1
Early Childhood Center	2.4 mi	202	13.5:1	5.0
William Ramsay Elementary	2.6 mi	654	15.2:1	3.2
Clermont Elementary	2.7 mi	537	17.3:1	8.3
Lyles-Crouch Elementary	2.8 mi	434	16.1:1	7.8
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary	2.8 mi	736	16.4:1	4.8
Mount Eagle Elementary	2.9 mi	334	12.4:1	3.3

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

C 3.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.3:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.2 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,296

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 5.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 32%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 252

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 80.6%

Two or More 11.9%

Black 3.2%

Hispanic 2.8%

Native American 1.2%

Pacific Islander 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1417 W BRADDOCK RD, Alexandria, VA 22302

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ALEXANDRIA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is GRACE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Oakridge Elementary (rated 6.7/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Arlington), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Alexandria, see our Alexandria schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Alexandria City High School Alexandria	0.3 mi	4,551	5.6
George Mason Elementary Alexandria	0.5 mi	336	5.3
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL Alexandria	0.6 mi	467	7.1
Douglas MacArthur Elementary Alexandria	0.8 mi	640	5.3
Charles Barrett Elementary Alexandria	1.1 mi	584	4.9
ALEXANDRIA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Alexandria	0.9 mi	213	7.3
Abingdon Elementary Arlington	1.1 mi	717	4.5
BISHOP IRETON HIGH SCHOOL Alexandria	1.3 mi	802	6.3
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Alexandria	1.0 mi	177	4.3
ST STEPHENS & ST AGNES SCHOOL - UPPER SCHOOL Alexandria	1.2 mi	1,160	5.5
GRACE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Alexandria	1.2 mi	75	7.1
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Arlington	1.5 mi	435	5.0
ST RITA SCHOOL Alexandria	1.3 mi	205	5.9
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary Alexandria	1.4 mi	345	6.4
Mount Vernon Elementary Alexandria	1.2 mi	902	5.0
THE DEL RAY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Alexandria	1.3 mi	25	—
Gunston Middle Arlington	1.6 mi	1,031	8.1
Oakridge Elementary Arlington	1.7 mi	644	6.7
Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology Alexandria	1.6 mi	309	3.9
Francis C. Hammond Middle Alexandria	1.5 mi	1,510	4.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 22302 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$127,037

Median Home Value

$630,600

Median Rent

$2,039/mo

Population

18,277

College Educated

70.3%

Homeownership

55.5%

Avg Commute

28.7 min

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Median Age

39.3

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Boones Mill Elementary Boones Mill, VA	269	5.7
Greenbrier Elementary Charlottesville, VA	270	5.7
Jackson-Via Elementary Charlottesville, VA	351	5.7
Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary Richmond, VA	232	5.7
Nathanael Greene Elementary Stanardsville, VA	340	5.7
AYLETT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Bruington, VA	169	5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C

What grades does Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C serve?

Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C?

Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C?

The student-teacher ratio at Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C rank in VA?

Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C ranks #320 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C's MySchoolScout rating?

Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C a private school?

Yes, Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C a religious school?

Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 79 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 46 Some Transit
Bike Score: 81 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 252
Gender Split: 46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 19
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Alexandria city
Phone: (703) 998-4170

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