Congressional School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Falls Church, VA
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Falls Church
- Serving families in Falls Church since at least 2011
Congressional School is an independent private school in Falls Church, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 329 students and around 9 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 12% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 163 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
- 329
- Teachers
- 37.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 167 girls, 162 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 163 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 94% 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 for the Education of Young Children
- 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 Congressional 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 Congressional School
What grades does Congressional School serve?
Congressional School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Congressional School?
About 329 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Congressional 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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