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#159 of 457 private schools in VA

Top 35% of private schools

St Andrew's School

Elementary School · Richmond, VA

A private elementary school in Richmond, VA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

Private

227 S CHERRY ST, Richmond, VA 23220

  • 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
A8.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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School Day Length9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,692
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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Diversity Index7%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.0 / 10
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Enrollment84
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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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The neighborhood

Where St Andrew's School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 85Very Walkable
  • Transit 53Good Transit
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,531/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,681

Median home value

$468,900

Median rent

$1,354/mo

College educated

58.9%

Homeownership

32.8%

Poverty rate

26.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black96.4%
White3.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
George W. Carver ElementaryEnrollment path unverified1.5PK–50.9 mi374Compare →
Amelia Street Special EducationEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–121.0 mi27Compare →
William Fox ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–51.2 mi334Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Andrew's School is listed in Richmond, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Andrew's School

St Andrew's School is a private elementary school in Richmond, VA, serving approximately 84 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Andrew's School

What grades does St Andrew's School serve?

St Andrew's School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend St Andrew's School?

St Andrew's School has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Andrew's School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Andrew's School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Andrew's School rank in VA?

St Andrew's School ranks #159 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is St Andrew's School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Andrew's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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's School a private school?

Yes, St Andrew's School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal 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's School a religious school?

St Andrew's School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
84
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Episcopal
School Day
9 hours
Days Per Year
188 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Richmond city
Area population (ZIP 23220)
34,524
Area average commute
18.5 min
Area median age
28.7
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 23220; 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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