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#55 of 457 private schools in VA

Top 12% of private schools

Fairfax Christian School

School · Dulles, VA

A private school in Dulles, VA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

22870 PACIFIC BLVD, Dulles, VA 20166

  • 8.1:1 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)
B+6.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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School Day Length7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,241
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+10.0 / 10
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Diversity Index80%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment305
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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 Fairfax Christian School 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average622/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$135,246

Median home value

$576,400

Median rent

$2,227/mo

College educated

66.4%

Homeownership

51.7%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20166; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White23.3%
Asian22.6%
Hispanic21.3%
Two or More15.7%
Black14.8%
Pacific Islander1.6%
Native American0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Berthold Academy for the Gifted and TalentedPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–123.0 mi27Compare →
Temple Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–123.1 mi184Compare →
Rock Ridge HighEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–123.6 mi1,535Compare →
King Abdullah AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–123.9 mi739Compare →

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.

Fairfax Christian School is listed in Dulles, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Fairfax Christian School

Fairfax Christian School is a private school in Dulles, VA, serving approximately 305 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fairfax Christian School

What grades does Fairfax Christian School serve?

Fairfax Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Fairfax Christian School?

Fairfax Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfax Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fairfax Christian School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Fairfax Christian School rank in VA?

Fairfax Christian School ranks #55 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Fairfax Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fairfax Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Fairfax Christian School a private school?

Yes, Fairfax Christian 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 Fairfax Christian School a religious school?

Fairfax Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
305
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.3 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Loudoun County
Area population (ZIP 20166)
13,854
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
34.5
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 20166; 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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