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#282 of 457 private schools in VA
The Aurora School
School · Leesburg, VA
A private school in Leesburg, VA serving grades 1st – 12th.
601 CATOCTIN CIR NE, Leesburg, VA 20176
- 9.4:1 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 The Aurora School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,830/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Leesburg), 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
$166,870
Median home value
$702,400
Median rent
$2,089/mo
College educated
58.9%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20176; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscarora HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,437 | Compare → |
| Heritage HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,508 | 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.
The Aurora School is listed in Leesburg, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Aurora School
The Aurora School is a private school in Leesburg, VA, serving approximately 47 students in grades 1st-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #282 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Aurora School
What grades does The Aurora School serve?
The Aurora School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend The Aurora School?
The Aurora School has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Aurora School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Aurora School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Aurora School rank in VA?
The Aurora School ranks #282 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is The Aurora School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Aurora 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 The Aurora School a private school?
Yes, The Aurora School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Aurora School a religious school?
No, The Aurora School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Gender Split
- 70% M / 30% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 218 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Loudoun County
- Phone
- (703) 777-1939
- Area population (ZIP 20176)
- 50,002
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 20176; 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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