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#76 of 457 private schools in VA

Top 16% of private schools

The Hill School

Elementary School · Middleburg, VA

A private elementary school in Middleburg, VA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

130 S MADISON ST, Middleburg, VA 20117

  • 7.3:1 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)
A-7.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,245
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index50%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment239
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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 Hill School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average622/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$148,063

Median home value

$947,700

Median rent

$1,762/mo

College educated

57.4%

Homeownership

77.3%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White67.8%
Two or More17.6%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian5.0%
Black2.1%
Pacific Islander0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Middleburg Community CharterCharter · enrollment unverified8.7K–50.4 mi137Compare →
Banneker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–53.9 mi144Compare →
Aldie ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–54.8 mi94Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The Hill School is listed in Middleburg, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Hill School

The Hill School is a private elementary school in Middleburg, VA, serving approximately 239 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #76 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Hill School

What grades does The Hill School serve?

The Hill School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend The Hill School?

The Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Hill School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Hill School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Hill School rank in VA?

The Hill School ranks #76 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is The Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Hill 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 The Hill School a private school?

Yes, The Hill 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 Hill School a religious school?

No, The Hill School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
239
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
166 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Loudoun County
Area population (ZIP 20117)
3,248
Area average commute
32.8 min
Area median age
52.3
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 20117; 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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