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#116 of 457 private schools in VA

Top 25% of private schools

King Abdullah Academy

School · Herndon, VA

A private school in Herndon, VA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

2949 EDUCATION DR, Herndon, VA 20171

  • 7.8:1 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+7.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,440
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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Diversity Index45%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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Enrollment739
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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 King Abdullah Academy 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,035/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Herndon), 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

$166,154

Median home value

$770,200

Median rent

$2,276/mo

College educated

73.8%

Homeownership

56.2%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20171; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White71.4%
Asian15.2%
Black12.2%
Two or More1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Berthold Academy for the Gifted and TalentedPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–121.3 mi27Compare →
Fairfax Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8PK–123.9 mi305Compare →
Temple Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1PK–124.6 mi184Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

King Abdullah Academy is listed in Herndon, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About King Abdullah Academy

King Abdullah Academy is a private school in Herndon, VA, serving approximately 739 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #116 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about King Abdullah Academy

What grades does King Abdullah Academy serve?

King Abdullah Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend King Abdullah Academy?

King Abdullah Academy has an enrollment of approximately 739 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at King Abdullah Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at King Abdullah Academy is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does King Abdullah Academy rank in VA?

King Abdullah Academy ranks #116 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is King Abdullah Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

King Abdullah Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is King Abdullah Academy a private school?

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

Is King Abdullah Academy a religious school?

King Abdullah Academy has a Islamic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
739
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
95
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Islamic
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fairfax County
Area population (ZIP 20171)
50,796
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
35.8
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 20171; 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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