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#254 of 457 private schools in VA

Palm Tree School

School · Fairfax, VA

A private school in Fairfax, VA serving grades TK – 12th.

Private

8900 LEE HWY, Fairfax, VA 22031

  • 4.3:1 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)
A+9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-1.5 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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Enrollment64
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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 Palm Tree 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable

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

Median income

$129,743

Median home value

$710,400

Median rent

$2,267/mo

College educated

72.3%

Homeownership

47.9%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Two or More100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Palm Tree School is listed in Fairfax, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Palm Tree School

Palm Tree School is a private school in Fairfax, VA, serving approximately 64 students in grades TK-12th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Palm Tree School

What grades does Palm Tree School serve?

Palm Tree School serves students in grades TK through 12th.

How many students attend Palm Tree School?

Palm Tree School has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Tree School?

The student-teacher ratio at Palm Tree School is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Palm Tree School rank in VA?

Palm Tree School ranks #254 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Palm Tree School's MySchoolScout rating?

Palm Tree School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Palm Tree School a private school?

Yes, Palm Tree School 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 Palm Tree School a religious school?

Palm Tree School has a Islamic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
TK – 12th
Enrollment
64
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Islamic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fairfax County
Area population (ZIP 22031)
36,586
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
35.6
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 22031; 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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