Browne Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Alexandria, VA
5917 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 80% of independent schools in Virginia
- Serving families in Alexandria since at least 2011
Browne Academy is an independent private school in Alexandria, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 192 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of independent elementary schools in Virginia. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 170 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 192
- Teachers
- 38 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 92 girls, 100 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 80% of independent elementary schools in Virginia (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 78% 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 Browne Academy 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 Browne Academy
What grades does Browne Academy serve?
Browne Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Browne Academy?
About 192 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Browne Academy?
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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