Very Good
#78 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 17% of private schools
Tandem Friends School
High School
279 TANDEM LN, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Enrollment
243
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
243
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
5th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Virginia private schools
#78 of 457
In Charlottesville
#3 of 15
public schools
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About Tandem Friends School
Tandem Friends School is a private high school in Charlottesville, VA. Tandem Friends School serves approximately 243 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Tandem Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #78 of 457 private schools in VA.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- VA avg 6.9
What Parents Should Know
At 6.5:1 students to teachers, Tandem Friends School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Tandem Friends 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
BetaHow Tandem Friends School compares to 19 public schools serving similar grades in Charlottesville, VA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Tandem Friends School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Monticello High | 7.3 |
| Mountain View Elementary | 4.7 |
| Buford Middle | 4.0 |
| Jackson P. Burley Middle | 5.6 |
| Community Lab School | 9.0 |
| Charlottesville High | 8.6 |
| Walker Upper Elementary | 5.3 |
| Stone Robinson Elementary | 8.6 |
| Albemarle High | 6.6 |
| Journey Middle | 4.2 |
| Mary Carr Greer Elementary | 3.7 |
| Leslie H. Walton Middle | 6.7 |
| Woodbrook Elementary | 3.2 |
| Agnor-Hurt Elementary | 3.6 |
| Virginia L. Murray Elementary | 9.0 |
| Ivy Elementary | 8.9 |
| Hollymead Elementary | 8.2 |
| Lakeside Middle | 7.6 |
| Baker-Butler Elem | 7.3 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
279 TANDEM LN, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Tandem Friends School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Community Lab School (rated 9.0/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Monticello High (rated 7.3/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, RENAISSANCE SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 2.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Charlottesville, see our Charlottesville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello High Charlottesville | 0.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Mountain View Elementary Charlottesville | 0.4 mi | 4.7 |
| PEABODY SCHOOL Charlottesville | 0.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Jackson-Via Elementary Charlottesville | 1.4 mi | 5.7 |
| Johnson Elementary Charlottesville | 2.0 mi | 4.1 |
| Buford Middle Charlottesville | 2.1 mi | 4.0 |
| THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHARLOTTESVILLE Charlottesville | 2.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Clark Elementary Charlottesville | 2.1 mi | 3.5 |
| RENAISSANCE SCHOOL Charlottesville | 2.6 mi | 7.3 |
| VILLAGE SCHOOL Charlottesville | 2.7 mi | 5.3 |
| CHARLOTTESVILLE DAY SCHOOL Charlottesville | 2.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Venable Elementary Charlottesville | 3.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Jackson P. Burley Middle Charlottesville | 3.1 mi | 5.6 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CHARLOTTESVILLE Charlottesville | 3.1 mi | — |
| Community Lab School Charlottesville | 3.1 mi | 9.0 |
| FIRST BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Charlottesville | 3.1 mi | — |
| Burnley-Moran Elementary Charlottesville | 3.2 mi | 4.0 |
| CENTER FOR ADOLESCENT AND ADULT AUTISM SERVICES Charlottesville | 3.4 mi | — |
| KEYS ACADEMY CHARLOTTESVILLE Charlottesville | 3.0 mi | — |
| ST ANNE'S-BELFIELD SCHOOL Charlottesville | 3.5 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 22902 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$91,162
Median Home Value
$392,800
Median Rent
$1,572/mo
Population
24,396
College Educated
56.9%
Homeownership
52.7%
Avg Commute
18.4 min
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Median Age
39
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| CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL Christchurch, VA | 7.5 |
| Bath County High Hot Springs, VA | 7.6 |
| THE NEW COMMUNITY SCHOOL Richmond, VA | 7.6 |
| Twin Springs High Nickelsville, VA | 7.4 |
| CHATHAM HALL Chatham, VA | 7.3 |
| Castlewood High Castlewood, VA | 7.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tandem Friends School
What grades does Tandem Friends School serve?
Tandem Friends School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Tandem Friends School?
Tandem Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tandem Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tandem Friends School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Tandem Friends School rank in VA?
Tandem Friends School ranks #78 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Tandem Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tandem Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Tandem Friends School a private school?
Yes, Tandem Friends School is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Tandem Friends School a religious school?
Tandem Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Albemarle County
- Phone
- (434) 296-1303
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