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#64 of 457 private schools in VA

Top 14% of private schools

Lake Manassas Academy

Elementary School · Gainesville, VA

A private elementary school in Gainesville, VA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

14930 HOLLY KNOLL LN, Gainesville, VA 20155

  • 7.9:1 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+7.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.9:1
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 Length10 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,800
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)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment162
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Lake Manassas 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$154,531

Median home value

$630,400

Median rent

$2,648/mo

College educated

55.4%

Homeownership

85.2%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20155; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White72.8%
Black9.3%
Hispanic9.3%
Two or More8.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Buckland Mills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5K–50.9 mi757Compare →
Montessori of Gainesville - Casa Dei BambiniPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.3 mi8Compare →
Winwood Childrens CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK1.3 mi11Compare →
Glenkirk ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–51.4 mi568Compare →

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.

Lake Manassas Academy is listed in Gainesville, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Lake Manassas Academy

Lake Manassas Academy is a private elementary school in Gainesville, VA, serving approximately 162 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lake Manassas Academy

What grades does Lake Manassas Academy serve?

Lake Manassas Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lake Manassas Academy?

Lake Manassas Academy has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Manassas Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Manassas Academy is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lake Manassas Academy rank in VA?

Lake Manassas Academy ranks #64 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Lake Manassas Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Manassas Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Lake Manassas Academy a private school?

Yes, Lake Manassas 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 Lake Manassas Academy a religious school?

No, Lake Manassas Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
162
Gender Split
39% M / 61% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
10 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Prince William County
Area population (ZIP 20155)
37,516
Area average commute
34.7 min
Area median age
40.2
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 20155; 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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