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#192 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 42% of private schools
Powhatan School
Elementary School · Boyce, VA
A private elementary school in Boyce, VA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
49 POWHATAN LN, Boyce, VA 22620
- 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average438/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,446
Median home value
$494,600
Median rent
$1,230/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
88.1%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyce ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Winchester Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 4.4 mi | 24 | Compare → |
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.
Powhatan School is listed in Boyce, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Powhatan School
Powhatan School is a private elementary school in Boyce, VA, serving approximately 237 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Powhatan School
What grades does Powhatan School serve?
Powhatan School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Powhatan School?
Powhatan School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powhatan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Powhatan School is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Powhatan School rank in VA?
Powhatan School ranks #192 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Powhatan School's MySchoolScout rating?
Powhatan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Powhatan School a private school?
Yes, Powhatan School 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 Powhatan School a religious school?
No, Powhatan School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clarke County
- Phone
- (540) 837-1009
- Area population (ZIP 22620)
- 2,649
- Area average commute
- 36.6 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
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 22620; 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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