Excellent
#31 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 7% of private schools
Commonwealth Academy
School · Alexandria, VA
A private school in Alexandria, VA serving grades 3rd – 12th.
1321 LESLIE AVE, Alexandria, VA 22301
- 5.8:1 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.
Data not available
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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 Commonwealth Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$188,211
Median home value
$997,800
Median rent
$2,368/mo
College educated
83.4%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Living Water SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | 1–12 | 0.8 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Veritas Collegiate AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,160 | Compare → |
| Card Academy AlexandriaPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | K–10 | 3.7 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Commonwealth Academy is listed in Alexandria, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Commonwealth Academy
Commonwealth Academy is a private school in Alexandria, VA, serving approximately 146 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #31 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Commonwealth Academy
What grades does Commonwealth Academy serve?
Commonwealth Academy serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.
How many students attend Commonwealth Academy?
Commonwealth Academy has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commonwealth Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Commonwealth Academy is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Commonwealth Academy rank in VA?
Commonwealth Academy ranks #31 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Commonwealth Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Commonwealth Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Commonwealth Academy a private school?
Yes, Commonwealth Academy 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 Commonwealth Academy a religious school?
No, Commonwealth Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 3rd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 146
- Gender Split
- 62% M / 38% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alexandria city
- Phone
- (703) 548-6912
- Area population (ZIP 22301)
- 13,830
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 22301; 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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