Very Good
#71 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 15% of private schools
Veritas Collegiate Academy
School
923 23RD ST S, Arlington, VA 22202
Enrollment
107
Student-Teacher
6.9:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
107
Student-Teacher
6.9:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Virginia private schools
#71 of 457
In Arlington
#1 of 8
public schools
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About Veritas Collegiate Academy
Veritas Collegiate Academy is a private school in Arlington, VA. Veritas Collegiate Academy serves approximately 107 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Veritas Collegiate Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 457 private schools in VA.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- VA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 107 students, Veritas Collegiate Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.9:1 students to teachers, Veritas Collegiate Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Veritas Collegiate Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Veritas Collegiate Academy compares to 35 public schools serving similar grades in Arlington, VA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Veritas Collegiate Academy (this school) | 7.6 |
| Oakridge Elementary | 6.7 |
| Gunston Middle | 8.1 |
| Hoffman-Boston Elementary | 6.8 |
| Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary | 5.0 |
| Arlington Community High | 4.2 |
| Montessori Public School of Arlington | 9.5 |
| Randolph Elementary | 5.8 |
| Abingdon Elementary | 4.5 |
| Long Branch Elementary | 5.6 |
| Jefferson Middle | 6.6 |
| Alice West Fleet Elementary | 6.6 |
| Claremont Immersion | 6.5 |
| Barcroft Elementary | 5.0 |
| Wakefield High | 6.6 |
| Innovation Elementary | 7.2 |
| Barrett Elementary | 4.2 |
| Arlington Science Focus School | 8.9 |
| Campbell Elementary | 8.4 |
| Washington-Liberty High | 7.9 |
| Escuela Key Elementary | 7.3 |
Showing 20 of 35 schools. View all schools in Arlington
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
923 23RD ST S, Arlington, VA 22202
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Veritas Collegiate Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Montessori Public School of Arlington (rated 9.5/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Gunston Middle (rated 8.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ALEXANDRIA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Alexandria), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Arlington, see our Arlington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Oakridge Elementary Arlington | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Gunston Middle Arlington | 0.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Hoffman-Boston Elementary Arlington | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| ST RITA SCHOOL Alexandria | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| GRACE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Alexandria | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology Alexandria | 1.1 mi | 3.9 |
| Charles Barrett Elementary Alexandria | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| METTA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Arlington | 1.4 mi | — |
| Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Arlington | 1.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Mount Vernon Elementary Alexandria | 1.8 mi | 5.0 |
| ALEXANDRIA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Alexandria | 1.8 mi | 7.3 |
| George Mason Elementary Alexandria | 1.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Arlington Community High Arlington | 1.6 mi | 4.2 |
| THE DEL RAY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Alexandria | 2.0 mi | — |
| Montessori Public School of Arlington Arlington | 1.7 mi | 9.5 |
| IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Alexandria | 2.2 mi | 4.3 |
| BLESSED SACRAMENT GRADE SCHOOL & EARLY CHILDHOOD C Alexandria | 2.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Long Branch Elementary Arlington | 2.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Randolph Elementary Arlington | 1.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Abingdon Elementary Arlington | 2.0 mi | 4.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 22202 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$141,933
Median Home Value
$838,400
Median Rent
$2,448/mo
Population
27,352
College Educated
84.3%
Homeownership
21.1%
Avg Commute
27.3 min
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Median Age
35.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Veritas Collegiate Academy
What grades does Veritas Collegiate Academy serve?
Veritas Collegiate Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Veritas Collegiate Academy?
Veritas Collegiate Academy has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veritas Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Veritas Collegiate Academy is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Veritas Collegiate Academy rank in VA?
Veritas Collegiate Academy ranks #71 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Veritas Collegiate Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Veritas Collegiate Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Veritas Collegiate Academy a private school?
Yes, Veritas Collegiate Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Veritas Collegiate Academy a religious school?
Veritas Collegiate Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 107
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Arlington County
- Phone
- (866) 564-4233
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