The Howard Gardner School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Alexandria, VA
4913 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-College-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Alexandria
- Smaller classes than 83% of independent schools in Virginia
- 91% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 17% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Alexandria since at least 2011
In Alexandria, Virginia, The Howard Gardner School is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 56 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of independent schools in Virginia. Enrollment is up about 17% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 91% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 8 hours, 186 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 56
- Teachers
- 13.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 25 girls, 31 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 186 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 91% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 83% of independent schools in Virginia (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 74% of independent schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 42 independent schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- 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 The Howard Gardner 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 The Howard Gardner School
What grades does The Howard Gardner School serve?
The Howard Gardner School serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend The Howard Gardner School?
About 56 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Howard Gardner 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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