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#149 of 457 private schools in VA

Top 32% of private schools

Phillips School - Fairfax

School · Fairfax, VA

A private school in Fairfax, VA serving grades 3rd – 12th.

Private

11230 WAPLES MILL RD STE 100, Fairfax, VA 22030

  • 7.2:1 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-7.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Diversity Index60%
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-5.4 / 10
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Enrollment72
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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 Phillips School - Fairfax 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 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$139,885

Median home value

$700,700

Median rent

$2,242/mo

College educated

66.5%

Homeownership

58%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Black52.8%
White31.9%
Hispanic13.9%
Asian1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trinity Christian School of FairfaxPrivate · tuition5.6K–121.7 mi755Compare →
Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and SciencePrivate · tuition6.94–122.3 mi57Compare →
Vienna Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1PK–104.4 mi68Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Phillips School - Fairfax is listed in Fairfax, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Phillips School - Fairfax

Phillips School - Fairfax is a private school in Fairfax, VA, serving approximately 72 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #149 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Phillips School - Fairfax

What grades does Phillips School - Fairfax serve?

Phillips School - Fairfax serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.

How many students attend Phillips School - Fairfax?

Phillips School - Fairfax has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillips School - Fairfax?

The student-teacher ratio at Phillips School - Fairfax is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Phillips School - Fairfax rank in VA?

Phillips School - Fairfax ranks #149 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Phillips School - Fairfax's MySchoolScout rating?

Phillips School - Fairfax has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Phillips School - Fairfax a private school?

Yes, Phillips School - Fairfax 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 Phillips School - Fairfax a religious school?

No, Phillips School - Fairfax is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
72
Gender Split
76% M / 24% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fairfax County
Area population (ZIP 22030)
60,855
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
34.5
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 22030; 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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