Excellent
#40 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 9% of private schools
Rivermont School - Nova
School · Lorton, VA
A private school in Lorton, VA serving grades 1st – 12th.
8540 CINDER BED RD, Lorton, VA 22079
- 6.4:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Rivermont School - Nova sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$140,817
Median home value
$600,800
Median rent
$2,457/mo
College educated
57.7%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22079; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Paths Training SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.2 | 1–12 | 3.4 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Alternative Paths Training School - AlexandriaPrivate · tuition | 8.8 | 1–12 | 3.4 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Al-qalam AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Al-qalam AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3 | PK–10 | 3.8 mi | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rivermont School - Nova is listed in Lorton, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Rivermont School - Nova
Rivermont School - Nova is a private school in Lorton, VA, serving approximately 45 students in grades 1st-12th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rivermont School - Nova
What grades does Rivermont School - Nova serve?
Rivermont School - Nova serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Rivermont School - Nova?
Rivermont School - Nova has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivermont School - Nova?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivermont School - Nova is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Rivermont School - Nova rank in VA?
Rivermont School - Nova ranks #40 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Rivermont School - Nova's MySchoolScout rating?
Rivermont School - Nova has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Rivermont School - Nova a private school?
Yes, Rivermont School - Nova 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 Rivermont School - Nova a religious school?
No, Rivermont School - Nova is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Gender Split
- 71% M / 29% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 221 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Phone
- (703) 373-3379
- Area population (ZIP 22079)
- 36,523
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 22079; 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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