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#303 of 457 private schools in VA
St Andrew the Apostle School
Elementary School · Clifton, VA
A private elementary school in Clifton, VA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
6720B UNION MILL RD, Clifton, VA 20124
- 15.7:1 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 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$218,942
Median home value
$870,200
Median rent
$2,307/mo
College educated
74.5%
Homeownership
92.8%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20124; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Mill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 908 | Compare → |
| Centreville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 773 | Compare → |
| Montessori Children's CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K | 1.7 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Centre Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–6 | 1.9 mi | 658 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Andrew the Apostle School is listed in Clifton, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Andrew the Apostle School
St Andrew the Apostle School is a private elementary school in Clifton, VA, serving approximately 187 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #303 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Andrew the Apostle School
What grades does St Andrew the Apostle School serve?
St Andrew the Apostle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Andrew the Apostle School?
St Andrew the Apostle School has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Andrew the Apostle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Andrew the Apostle School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Andrew the Apostle School rank in VA?
St Andrew the Apostle School ranks #303 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is St Andrew the Apostle School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Andrew the Apostle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Andrew the Apostle School a private school?
Yes, St Andrew the Apostle School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Andrew the Apostle School a religious school?
St Andrew the Apostle School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 183 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Phone
- (703) 817-1774
- Area population (ZIP 20124)
- 14,557
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 20124; 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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