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Little Acorn Patch at Kingstowne

Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K

Alexandria, VA

5801 Castlewellan Dr, Alexandria, VA 22315

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any preschool in Alexandria
  • Smaller classes than 83% of preschools in Virginia
  • Serving families in Alexandria since at least 2011

In Alexandria, Virginia, Little Acorn Patch at Kingstowne is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 5 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of preschool programs in Virginia. The school day runs about 4.5 hours, 190 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–K
Students
5
Teachers
3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
1.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 2 girls, 3 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Early childhood program
School day
About 4.5 hours
School year
190 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 83% of preschool programs in Virginia (2 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of preschool programs in Virginia.
    • Compared with 115 preschool programs in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    20’11–1218’13–1420’15–1630’19–2024’21–225’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K145
    K5

    Student body

    White40%
    Hispanic or Latino20%
    Black20%
    Asian20%

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Little Acorn Patch at Kingstowne whether it takes part.

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    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 Little Acorn Patch at Kingstowne

    What grades does Little Acorn Patch at Kingstowne serve?

    Little Acorn Patch at Kingstowne serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Little Acorn Patch at Kingstowne?

    About 5 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Little Acorn Patch at Kingstowne?

    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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