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#347 of 457 private schools in VA

St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School

School

1000 SAINT STEPHENS RD, Alexandria, VA 22304

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

1,160

Student-Teacher

5.1:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

1,160

Student-Teacher

5.1:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Virginia private schools

#347 of 457

In Alexandria

#22 of 27

public schools

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About St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School

St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School is a private school in Alexandria, VA. St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School serves approximately 1,160 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #347 of 457 private schools in VA.

How it compares0.7 pts below VA schools

5.5

This school 5.5 · Average
VA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 5.1:1 students to teachers, St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School compares to 55 public schools serving similar grades in Alexandria, VA

Student-Teacher Ratio

5.1:1

This School

14.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

1,160

This School

909

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.5

This School

5.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 90% vs 0%

White 9% vs 0%

Hispanic 0.3% vs 0%

St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School Alexandria Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School (this school)	—	1,160	5.1:1	5.5
Patrick Henry K-8 School	0.6 mi	1,058	17.1:1	7.4
Francis C. Hammond Middle	0.8 mi	1,510	13.4:1	4.1
James K. Polk Elementary	0.9 mi	833	16.7:1	4.7
Alexandria City High School	1.0 mi	4,551	14.6:1	5.6
Douglas MacArthur Elementary	1.0 mi	640	15.6:1	5.3
Cameron Elementary	1.3 mi	534	14.8:1	4.3
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary	1.5 mi	621	18.8:1	5.7
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary	1.6 mi	736	16.4:1	4.8
Clermont Elementary	1.7 mi	537	17.3:1	8.3
George Mason Elementary	1.7 mi	336	15.3:1	5.3
John Adams Elementary	1.7 mi	746	15.5:1	5.1
Early Childhood Center	1.7 mi	202	13.5:1	5.0
William Ramsay Elementary	1.8 mi	654	15.2:1	3.2
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary	2.0 mi	345	17.2:1	6.4
Twain Middle	2.0 mi	986	12.3:1	6.8
Charles Barrett Elementary	2.1 mi	584	16.2:1	4.9
Bush Hill Elementary	2.3 mi	678	13.6:1	8.7
Mount Vernon Elementary	2.3 mi	902	17.3:1	5.0
George Washington Middle	2.5 mi	1,358	13.1:1	6.4
Glasgow Middle	2.6 mi	1,724	13.9:1	4.6

Showing 20 of 55 schools. View all schools in Alexandria

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

A 9.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.1:1

Instructional Commitment

C 3.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,120

Diversity & Inclusion

C 3.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 17%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 3.2 / 10

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Enrollment 1,160

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 90.0%

White 9.0%

Native American 0.7%

Hispanic 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1000 SAINT STEPHENS RD, Alexandria, VA 22304

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Clermont Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CARD ACADEMY ALEXANDRIA (rated 7.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Patrick Henry K-8 School (rated 7.4/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Alexandria, see our Alexandria schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL Alexandria	0.6 mi	467	7.1
Patrick Henry K-8 School Alexandria	0.6 mi	1,058	7.4
Francis C. Hammond Middle Alexandria	0.8 mi	1,510	4.1
James K. Polk Elementary Alexandria	0.9 mi	833	4.7
Alexandria City High School Alexandria	1.0 mi	4,551	5.6
Douglas MacArthur Elementary Alexandria	1.0 mi	640	5.3
Cameron Elementary Alexandria	1.3 mi	534	4.3
BLESSED SACRAMENT GRADE SCHOOL & EARLY CHILDHOOD C Alexandria	1.2 mi	252	5.7
CARD ACADEMY ALEXANDRIA Alexandria	1.3 mi	36	7.5
BISHOP IRETON HIGH SCHOOL Alexandria	1.2 mi	802	6.3
Abingdon Elementary Arlington	1.5 mi	717	4.5
WEST ALEX GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI Alexandria	1.7 mi	13	—
Clermont Elementary Alexandria	1.7 mi	537	8.3
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary Alexandria	1.5 mi	621	5.7
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary Alexandria	1.6 mi	736	4.8
John Adams Elementary Alexandria	1.7 mi	746	5.1
Early Childhood Center Alexandria	1.7 mi	202	5.0
George Mason Elementary Alexandria	1.7 mi	336	5.3
Claremont Immersion Arlington	2.1 mi	622	6.5
Twain Middle Alexandria	2.0 mi	986	6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 22304 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$97,629

Median Home Value

$496,000

Median Rent

$1,934/mo

Population

48,577

College Educated

59%

Homeownership

41.1%

Avg Commute

29.2 min

Poverty Rate

10%

Median Age

37.5

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NANSEMOND-SUFFOLK ACADEMY Suffolk, VA	778	5.4
TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF FAIRFAX Fairfax, VA	755	5.6
FREDERICKSBURG CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fredericksburg, VA	889	5.1
NORFOLK ACADEMY Norfolk, VA	1,203	5.9
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School

What grades does St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School serve?

St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School?

St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School has an enrollment of approximately 1,160 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School rank in VA?

St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School ranks #347 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School a private school?

Yes, St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper 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 Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School a religious school?

St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 23 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 49 Some Transit
Bike Score: 31 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 1,160
Gender Split: 4% M / 96% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 225
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Episcopal
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 160 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Alexandria city
Phone: (703) 212-2922

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