Alexandria Country Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Alexandria, VA
2400 Russell Rd, Alexandria, VA 22301
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Alexandria
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Alexandria since at least 2011
In Alexandria, Virginia, Alexandria Country Day School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 199 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 165 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 199
- Teachers
- 27.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 102 girls, 97 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 80% of independent elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 51 independent elementary schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Alexandria Country Day School whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Alexandria Country Day School
What grades does Alexandria Country Day School serve?
Alexandria Country Day School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Alexandria Country Day School?
About 199 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Alexandria Country Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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