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#11 of 457 private schools in VA

Top 2% of private schools

Loudoun School for Advanced Studies

High School

20577 ASHBURN RD, Ashburn, VA 20147

Private

Enrollment

71

Student-Teacher

2.9:1

Score

8.5

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Virginia private schools

#11 of 457

In Ashburn

#1 of 6

public schools

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Loudoun School for Advanced Studies

8.5/10

High School in Ashburn · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.4/10

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About Loudoun School for Advanced Studies

Loudoun School for Advanced Studies is a private high school in Ashburn, VA. Loudoun School for Advanced Studies serves approximately 71 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Loudoun School for Advanced Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 457 private schools in VA.

How it compares1.6 pts above VA schools
  • This school 8.5 · Excellent
  • VA avg 6.9

What Parents Should Know

At 71 students, Loudoun School for Advanced Studies is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 2.9:1 students to teachers, Loudoun School for Advanced Studies sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Loudoun School for Advanced Studies 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 Loudoun School for Advanced Studies compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Ashburn, VA

Student-Teacher Ratio
2.9:1
This School
vs
13.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
71
This School
vs
1,492
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.5
This School
vs
8.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 50.7% vs 0%
Asian 31% vs 0%
Black 4.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.4% vs 0%
Loudoun School for Advanced Studies Ashburn Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Loudoun School for Advanced Studies (this school) 8.5
Trailside Middle 8.8
Farmwell Station Middle 7.7
Stone Bridge High 8.4
Broad Run High 8.0
Eagle Ridge Middle 9.0
Briar Woods High 8.8
Rock Ridge High 9.1
Stone Hill Middle 8.1
Brambleton Middle 7.6
Independence High 9.1

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 2.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,320
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 63%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.3 / 10
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Enrollment 71
View data sources

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 50.7%
Asian 31.0%
Two or More 12.7%
Black 4.2%
Hispanic 1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

20577 ASHBURN RD, Ashburn, VA 20147

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Loudoun School for Advanced Studies may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Stone Bridge High (rated 8.4/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Broad Run High (rated 8.0/10, 1.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, FUSION ACADEMY LOUDOUN (rated 7.9/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Leesburg), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Ashburn, see our Ashburn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Ashburn Elementary Ashburn 0.6 mi 8.4
Cedar Lane Elementary Ashburn 0.7 mi 8.3
Farmwell Station Middle Ashburn 1.1 mi 7.7
Trailside Middle Ashburn 1.0 mi 8.8
Newton-Lee Elementary Ashburg 1.1 mi 7.7
VIRGINIA ACADEMY Ashburn 1.4 mi 5.9
Stone Bridge High Ashburn 1.2 mi 8.4
GOLDEN POND SCHOOL Ashburn 1.7 mi
Broad Run High Ashburn 1.8 mi 8.0
NEXTIDE ACADEMY Ashburn 1.8 mi
Sanders Corner Elementary Ashburn 1.5 mi 7.5
Belmont Station Elementary Ashburn 1.5 mi 7.2
MONTESSORI ACADEMY AT BELMONT GREENE Ashburn 1.6 mi 7.3
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF ASHBURN AT BROADLANDS Broadlands 1.9 mi
Discovery Elementary Ashburn 2.0 mi 6.2
THE GODDARD SCHOOL Ashburn 1.7 mi
Steuart W. Weller Elementary Ashburn 1.7 mi 7.5
LOUDOUN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Ashburn 2.2 mi
FUSION ACADEMY LOUDOUN Leesburg 2.4 mi 7.9
Hillside Elementary Ashburn 2.4 mi 8.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 20147 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$161,356

Median Home Value

$679,600

Median Rent

$2,394/mo

Population

67,007

College Educated

67.2%

Homeownership

68.7%

Avg Commute

28.5 min

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Median Age

39.1

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL HIGH SCHOOL Fredericksburg, VA 8.2
LOUDOUN SCHOOL FOR THE ADVANCED STUDIES Ashburn, VA 8.0
ST MARGARET'S SCHOOL Tappahannock, VA 8.0
THE GLADYS H OBERLE SCHOOL Fredericksburg, VA 8.0
FUSION ACADEMY LOUDOUN Leesburg, VA 7.9
York River Academy Yorktown, VA 7.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Loudoun School for Advanced Studies

What grades does Loudoun School for Advanced Studies serve?

Loudoun School for Advanced Studies serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Loudoun School for Advanced Studies?

Loudoun School for Advanced Studies has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Loudoun School for Advanced Studies?

The student-teacher ratio at Loudoun School for Advanced Studies is 2.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Loudoun School for Advanced Studies rank in VA?

Loudoun School for Advanced Studies ranks #11 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Loudoun School for Advanced Studies's MySchoolScout rating?

Loudoun School for Advanced Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Loudoun School for Advanced Studies a private school?

Yes, Loudoun School for Advanced Studies 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 Loudoun School for Advanced Studies a religious school?

No, Loudoun School for Advanced Studies is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
75 Very Walkable
Bike Score
57 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
71
Gender Split
69% M / 31% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Loudoun County

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