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#424 of 457 private schools in VA

The Compass School of Manassas

Elementary School · Manassas, VA

A private elementary school in Manassas, VA serving grades Pre-K – TK.

Private

9811 GODWIN DR, Manassas, VA 20110

  • 16.3:1 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)
C-2.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
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 Length11 hours
Annual Instructional Hours2,871
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Diversity Index29%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
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Enrollment49
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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 The Compass School of Manassas sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,180/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manassas), 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

$120,397

Median home value

$445,300

Median rent

$1,863/mo

College educated

33.5%

Homeownership

73.8%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White83.7%
Hispanic8.2%
Asian8.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

The Compass School of Manassas is listed in Manassas, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Compass School of Manassas

The Compass School of Manassas is a private elementary school in Manassas, VA, serving approximately 49 students in grades Pre-K-TK with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #424 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Compass School of Manassas

What grades does The Compass School of Manassas serve?

The Compass School of Manassas serves students in grades Pre-K through TK.

How many students attend The Compass School of Manassas?

The Compass School of Manassas has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Compass School of Manassas?

The student-teacher ratio at The Compass School of Manassas is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Compass School of Manassas rank in VA?

The Compass School of Manassas ranks #424 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is The Compass School of Manassas's MySchoolScout rating?

The Compass School of Manassas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Compass School of Manassas a private school?

Yes, The Compass School of Manassas 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 Compass School of Manassas a religious school?

No, The Compass School of Manassas is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – TK
Enrollment
49
Gender Split
20% M / 80% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
11 hours
Days Per Year
261 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Manassas city
Area population (ZIP 20110)
49,452
Area average commute
33.5 min
Area median age
34.9
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 20110; 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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