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Grace Episcopal School

Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–5

Alexandria, VA

3601 Russell Rd, Alexandria, VA 22305

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Christian school in Alexandria
  • Smaller classes than 85% of Christian schools in Virginia
  • Serving families in Alexandria since at least 2011

In Alexandria, Virginia, Grace Episcopal School is an Episcopal private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 83 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia. Enrollment is up about 14% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 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–5
Students
83
Teachers
17.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 50 girls, 33 boys
Religious affiliation
Episcopal
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 85% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia (5 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 67% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 73 Christian elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    73’11–1279’13–1498’15–1672’17–1874’19–2075’21–2283’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K28
    K18
    117
    216
    315
    49
    58

    Student body

    White73%
    Two or more races16%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Black5%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Association of Episcopal Schools
    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Grace Episcopal School whether it takes part.

    More about Virginia's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Grace Episcopal School

    What grades does Grace Episcopal School serve?

    Grace Episcopal School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend Grace Episcopal School?

    About 83 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Grace Episcopal 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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