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#175 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 38% of private schools
The Sycamore School
High School · Arlington, VA
A private high school in Arlington, VA serving grades 5th – 12th.
4600 N FAIRFAX DR, Arlington, VA 22203
- 3.4:1 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 Sycamore School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 89Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,402
Median home value
$809,700
Median rent
$2,318/mo
College educated
78%
Homeownership
31.4%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22203; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-liberty HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 2,900 | Compare → |
| Arlington Community HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Yorktown HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 2,494 | Compare → |
| Wakefield HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 2,716 | 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 Sycamore School is listed in Arlington, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Sycamore School
The Sycamore School is a private high school in Arlington, VA, serving approximately 57 students in grades 5th-12th with a 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Sycamore School
What grades does The Sycamore School serve?
The Sycamore School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend The Sycamore School?
The Sycamore School has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Sycamore School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Sycamore School is 3.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Sycamore School rank in VA?
The Sycamore School ranks #175 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is The Sycamore School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Sycamore School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Sycamore School a private school?
Yes, The Sycamore 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 Sycamore School a religious school?
No, The Sycamore School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 164 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Arlington County
- Phone
- (703) 717-5360
- Area population (ZIP 22203)
- 25,921
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 22203; 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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