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#419 of 457 private schools in VA

Providence Academy

Elementary School

835 LEE AVE SW STE 604, Leesburg, VA 20175

Private

Enrollment

239

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Virginia private schools

#419 of 457

In Leesburg

#4 of 4

public schools

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Providence Academy

4.7/10

Elementary School in Leesburg · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Loudoun County High

7.9/10

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Catoctin Elementary

8.1/10

0.4 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Providence Academy

Providence Academy is a private elementary school in Leesburg, VA. Providence Academy serves approximately 239 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Providence Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #419 of 457 private schools in VA.

How it compares1.5 pts below VA schools
  • This school 4.7 · Below Average
  • VA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Providence Academy 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 Providence Academy compares to 17 public schools serving similar grades in Leesburg, VA

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
This School
vs
12.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
239
This School
vs
725
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.7
This School
vs
6.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90% vs 0%
Hispanic 5% vs 0%
Asian 2.9% vs 0%
Black 2.1% vs 0%
Providence Academy Leesburg Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Providence Academy (this school) 4.7
Catoctin Elementary 8.1
Evergreen Mill Elementary 7.1
J. Lupton Simpson Middle 6.0
Frederick Douglass Elementary 6.1
Heritage High 8.5
Leesburg Elementary 4.2
Cool Spring Elementary 5.3
Tuscarora High 8.0
Frances Hazel Reid Elementary 3.6
Smart's Mill Middle 5.0
Ball's Bluff Elementary 7.5
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary 8.9
Harper Park Middle 6.5
Seldens Landing Elementary 7.5
Sycolin Creek Elementary 8.6
Belmont Ridge Middle 7.2
Lucketts Elementary 6.0

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)
C+ 3.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.6:1
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 Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 19%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 239
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 90.0%
Hispanic 5.0%
Asian 2.9%
Black 2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

835 LEE AVE SW STE 604, Leesburg, VA 20175

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Providence Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 3.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sycolin Creek Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 4.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Catoctin Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Leesburg, see our Leesburg schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Loudoun County High Leesburg 0.3 mi 7.9
Catoctin Elementary Leesburg 0.4 mi 8.1
Evergreen Mill Elementary Leesburg 1.2 mi 7.1
J. Lupton Simpson Middle Leesburg 1.3 mi 6.0
Heritage High Leesburg 1.7 mi 8.5
Frederick Douglass Elementary Leesburg 1.6 mi 6.1
THE AURORA SCHOOL Leesburg 1.9 mi 6.0
Tuscarora High Leesburg 2.2 mi 8.0
Leesburg Elementary Leesburg 2.0 mi 4.2
Cool Spring Elementary Leesburg 2.1 mi 5.3
GODDARD SCHOOL OF LEESBURG Leesburg 2.2 mi
Frances Hazel Reid Elementary Leesburg 2.5 mi 3.6
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF LEESBURG Leesburg 2.3 mi
Smart's Mill Middle Leesburg 2.6 mi 5.0
Ball's Bluff Elementary Leesburg 2.8 mi 7.5
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary Leesburg 3.2 mi 8.9
LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Leesburg 4.0 mi 6.7
Harper Park Middle Leesburg 3.3 mi 6.5
Sycolin Creek Elementary Leesburg 4.7 mi 8.6
THE GODDARD SCHOOL Ashburn 5.0 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 20175 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$168,035

Median Home Value

$717,700

Median Rent

$2,039/mo

Population

35,038

College Educated

63.7%

Homeownership

74.3%

Avg Commute

27.2 min

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Median Age

37.2

Similar Schools

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Central Elementary Amherst, VA 4.7
ELIJAH HOUSE ACADEMY Richmond, VA 4.7
Lightfoot Elementary Unionville, VA 4.7
Mount Olivet Elementary Martinsville, VA 4.7
W.G. Coleman Elementary Marshall, VA 4.7
Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary Alberta, VA 4.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Providence Academy

What grades does Providence Academy serve?

Providence Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Providence Academy?

Providence Academy has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Providence Academy is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Providence Academy rank in VA?

Providence Academy ranks #419 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Providence Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Providence Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Providence Academy a private school?

Yes, Providence Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Providence Academy a religious school?

Providence Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
9 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
33 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
239
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Loudoun County

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