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#229 of 457 private schools in VA
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The Gw Community School
High School · Springfield, VA
A private high school in Springfield, VA serving grades 8th – 12th.
9001 BRADDOCK RD STE 111, Springfield, VA 22151
- 2.6:1 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 Gw Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$160,187
Median home value
$636,200
Median rent
$2,502/mo
College educated
50%
Homeownership
85.7%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22151; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Global AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Lake Braddock SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 4,397 | Compare → |
| West Springfield HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 2,748 | Compare → |
| Accotink AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 1–12 | 2.0 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Gw Community School is listed in Springfield, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Gw Community School
The Gw Community School is a private high school in Springfield, VA, serving approximately 32 students in grades 8th-12th with a 2.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Gw Community School
What grades does The Gw Community School serve?
The Gw Community School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend The Gw Community School?
The Gw Community School has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Gw Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Gw Community School is 2.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Gw Community School rank in VA?
The Gw Community School ranks #229 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is The Gw Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Gw Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Gw Community School a private school?
Yes, The Gw Community 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 Gw Community School a religious school?
No, The Gw Community School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 32
- Gender Split
- 75% M / 25% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Phone
- (703) 297-4525
- Area population (ZIP 22151)
- 17,376
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 22151; 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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