Below Average
#439 of 457 private schools in VA
Rivendell School
Elementary School · Arlington, VA
A private elementary school in Arlington, VA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
2410 N KENSINGTON ST, Arlington, VA 22205
- 13.4:1 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.
Data not available
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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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Where Rivendell School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$192,951
Median home value
$1,070,500
Median rent
$1,843/mo
College educated
79.7%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22205; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 714 | Compare → |
| Nottingham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Tuckahoe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Discovery ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 523 | 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.
Rivendell School is listed in Arlington, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Rivendell School
Rivendell School is a private elementary school in Arlington, VA, serving approximately 141 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #439 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rivendell School
What grades does Rivendell School serve?
Rivendell School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Rivendell School?
Rivendell School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivendell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivendell School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Rivendell School rank in VA?
Rivendell School ranks #439 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Rivendell School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rivendell School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Rivendell School a private school?
Yes, Rivendell School 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 Rivendell School a religious school?
Rivendell School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Arlington County
- Phone
- (703) 532-1200
- Area population (ZIP 22205)
- 17,566
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 22205; 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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