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#270 of 457 private schools in VA
St Louis Catholic School
Elementary School · Alexandria, VA
A private elementary school in Alexandria, VA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2901 POPKINS LN, Alexandria, VA 22306
- 16.8:1 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 St Louis Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,862/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,026
Median home value
$583,200
Median rent
$1,750/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22306; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Hybla Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 891 | Compare → |
| Groveton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 790 | Compare → |
| Hollin Meadows ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 622 | 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.
St Louis Catholic School is listed in Alexandria, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Louis Catholic School
St Louis Catholic School is a private elementary school in Alexandria, VA, serving approximately 455 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #270 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Louis Catholic School
What grades does St Louis Catholic School serve?
St Louis Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Louis Catholic School?
St Louis Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Louis Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Louis Catholic School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Louis Catholic School rank in VA?
St Louis Catholic School ranks #270 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is St Louis Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Louis Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Louis Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Louis Catholic 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 Louis Catholic School a religious school?
St Louis Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 455
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Phone
- (703) 768-7732
- Area population (ZIP 22306)
- 31,471
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 22306; 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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