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#81 of 457 private schools in VA

Top 18% of private schools

Card Academy Alexandria

School · Alexandria, VA

A private school in Alexandria, VA serving grades Kindergarten – 10th.

Private

4875 EISENHOWER AVE STE 210, Alexandria, VA 22304

  • 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,362
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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Diversity Index73%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.6 / 10
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Enrollment36
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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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The neighborhood

Where Card Academy Alexandria sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 53Good Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,862/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$97,629

Median home value

$496,000

Median rent

$1,934/mo

College educated

59%

Homeownership

41.1%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White36.1%
Black33.3%
Hispanic13.9%
Asian8.3%
Two or More8.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–121.3 mi1,160Compare →
Key CenterEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–122.9 mi46Compare →
The Living Water SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3private1–123.3 mi34Compare →
Al-qalam AcademyPrivate · tuition8.4privatePK–123.5 mi94Compare →

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.

Card Academy Alexandria is listed in Alexandria, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Card Academy Alexandria

Card Academy Alexandria is a private school in Alexandria, VA, serving approximately 36 students in grades Kindergarten-10th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Card Academy Alexandria

What grades does Card Academy Alexandria serve?

Card Academy Alexandria serves students in grades Kindergarten through 10th.

How many students attend Card Academy Alexandria?

Card Academy Alexandria has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Card Academy Alexandria?

The student-teacher ratio at Card Academy Alexandria is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Card Academy Alexandria rank in VA?

Card Academy Alexandria ranks #81 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Card Academy Alexandria's MySchoolScout rating?

Card Academy Alexandria has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Card Academy Alexandria a private school?

Yes, Card Academy Alexandria is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Card Academy Alexandria a religious school?

No, Card Academy Alexandria is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 10th
Enrollment
36
Gender Split
78% M / 22% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
227 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Alexandria city
Area population (ZIP 22304)
48,577
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
37.5
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 22304; 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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