Very Good

#74 of 457 private schools in VA

Top 16% of private schools

Congressional School

Elementary School

3229 SLEEPY HOLLOW RD, Falls Church, VA 22042

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

308

Student-Teacher

6.8:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

308

Student-Teacher

6.8:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#74 of 457

In Falls Church

#3 of 6

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About Congressional School

Congressional School is a private elementary school in Falls Church, VA. Congressional School serves approximately 308 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Congressional School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 457 private schools in VA.

How it compares1.3 pts above VA schools

7.5

This school 7.5 · Very Good
VA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 6.8:1 students to teachers, Congressional School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Congressional School 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Congressional School compares to 22 public schools serving similar grades in Falls Church, VA

Student-Teacher Ratio

6.8:1

This School

13.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

308

This School

599

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.5

This School

5.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 64.3% vs 0%

Asian 6.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 6.5% vs 0%

Black 5.5% vs 0%

Congressional School Falls Church Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Congressional School (this school)	—	308	6.8:1	7.5
Sleepy Hollow Elementary	0.3 mi	460	11.8:1	4.6
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences	0.9 mi	525	12.2:1	5.2
Westlawn Elementary	1.0 mi	739	14.5:1	3.2
Beech Tree Elementary	1.1 mi	417	13.9:1	6.4
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences	1.1 mi	817	13.6:1	3.8
Belvedere Elementary	1.4 mi	628	13.7:1	7.8
Jessie Thackrey Preschool	1.5 mi	75	12.5:1	5.4
Graham Road Elementary	1.8 mi	408	12.4:1	3.2
Oak Street Elementary	2.0 mi	556	20.6:1	7.8
Glen Forest Elementary	2.0 mi	790	12.7:1	3.9
Timber Lane Elementary	2.3 mi	645	13.7:1	4.7
Pine Spring Elementary	2.5 mi	617	13.4:1	4.6
Woodburn Elementary	2.6 mi	486	13.5:1	3.2
Mount Daniel Elementary	2.8 mi	481	19.2:1	5.7
Shrevewood Elementary	3.0 mi	653	14.5:1	5.8
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle	3.1 mi	611	11.3:1	8.4
Haycock Elementary	3.2 mi	829	15.6:1	9.1
Jackson Middle	3.5 mi	962	11.7:1	5.1
Lemon Road Elementary	3.5 mi	577	15.2:1	8.0
Longfellow Middle	3.6 mi	1,253	13.8:1	8.6

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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

A- 7.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.8:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,215

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 54%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 308

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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 64.3%

Two or More 15.6%

Asian 6.8%

Hispanic 6.5%

Black 5.5%

Native American 0.6%

Pacific Islander 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3229 SLEEPY HOLLOW RD, Falls Church, VA 22042

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Congressional School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Arlington Traditional (rated 8.9/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Arlington), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST ANTHONY OF PADUA SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST ANTHONY OF PADUA SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Falls Church, see our Falls Church schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Sleepy Hollow Elementary Falls Church	0.3 mi	460	4.6
Justice High Falls Church	0.8 mi	2,404	7.2
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences Falls Church	0.9 mi	525	5.2
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Falls Church	0.9 mi	83	5.8
Westlawn Elementary Falls Church	1.0 mi	739	3.2
Belvedere Elementary Falls Church	1.4 mi	628	7.8
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences Falls Church	1.1 mi	817	3.8
Beech Tree Elementary Falls Church	1.1 mi	417	6.4
Jessie Thackrey Preschool Falls Church	1.5 mi	75	5.4
FALLS CHURCH EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Falls Church	1.6 mi	10	—
THE VILLAGE SCHOOL: AN ACTON ACADEMY Annandale	1.7 mi	53	5.3
ST ANTHONY OF PADUA SCHOOL Falls Church	1.4 mi	178	8.1
ST ANTHONY OF PADUA SCHOOL Falls Church	1.4 mi	188	8.3
Parklawn Elementary Alexandria	1.8 mi	954	3.5
Arlington Traditional Arlington	1.7 mi	663	8.9
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF HOLMES RUN CHILDRENS HOUSE Falls Church	1.5 mi	10	—
Oak Street Elementary Falls Church	2.0 mi	556	7.8
ACTON ACADEMY FALLS CHURCH Falls Church	2.1 mi	2	—
Columbia Elementary Annandale	2.1 mi	378	7.2
Glasgow Middle Alexandria	1.9 mi	1,724	4.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 22042 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$135,578

Median Home Value

$666,700

Median Rent

$2,178/mo

Population

34,631

College Educated

54.7%

Homeownership

65.4%

Avg Commute

28.9 min

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Median Age

37.6

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Barron Elementary Hampton, VA	382	7.5
Brookneal Elementary Brookneal, VA	426	7.5
Buchanan Elementary Buchanan, VA	300	7.5
Concord Elementary Concord, VA	412	7.5
G.A. Treakle Elementary Chesapeake, VA	401	7.5
Gilbert Linkous Elementary Blacksburg, VA	312	7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Congressional School

What grades does Congressional School serve?

Congressional School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Congressional School?

Congressional School has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Congressional School?

The student-teacher ratio at Congressional School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Congressional School rank in VA?

Congressional School ranks #74 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Congressional School's MySchoolScout rating?

Congressional School 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 Congressional School a private school?

Yes, Congressional School 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 Congressional School a religious school?

No, Congressional School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 9 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 30 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 308
Gender Split: 46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 46
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7.5 hours
Days Per Year: 162 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Fairfax County
Phone: (703) 533-9711

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