Excellent
#1 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 1% of private schools
Washington International Academy
Elementary School · Alexandria, VA
A private elementary school in Alexandria, VA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
6408 EDSALL RD STE 1, Alexandria, VA 22312
- 4.3:1 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 Washington International Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,862/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), 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
$105,044
Median home value
$593,600
Median rent
$2,009/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22312; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bren Mar Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Weyanoke ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| Word of Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Springfield Estates ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 595 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Washington International Academy is listed in Alexandria, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Washington International Academy
Washington International Academy is a private elementary school in Alexandria, VA, serving approximately 120 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington International Academy
What grades does Washington International Academy serve?
Washington International Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Washington International Academy?
Washington International Academy has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington International Academy is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Washington International Academy rank in VA?
Washington International Academy ranks #1 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Washington International Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington International Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Washington International Academy a private school?
Yes, Washington International Academy is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Washington International Academy a religious school?
Washington International Academy has a Islamic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 184 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Phone
- (703) 941-6977
- Area population (ZIP 22312)
- 26,366
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 22312; 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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