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#309 of 457 private schools in VA
Grace Christian Academy
Elementary School · Falls Church, VA
A private elementary school in Falls Church, VA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
3233 ANNANDALE RD, Falls Church, VA 22042
- 16.3:1 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.
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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 Grace Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,622/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Falls Church), 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
$135,578
Median home value
$666,700
Median rent
$2,178/mo
College educated
54.7%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22042; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlawn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of Holmes Run Childrens HousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Sleepy Hollow ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Congressional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 308 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grace Christian Academy is listed in Falls Church, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Falls Church, VA, serving approximately 83 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #309 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grace Christian Academy
What grades does Grace Christian Academy serve?
Grace Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Grace Christian Academy?
Grace Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace Christian Academy is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Grace Christian Academy rank in VA?
Grace Christian Academy ranks #309 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Grace Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Grace Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Grace Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Grace Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Grace Christian Academy a religious school?
Grace Christian Academy has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Phone
- (703) 534-5517
- Area population (ZIP 22042)
- 34,631
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 22042; 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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