The Sycamore School
Alternative school · Grades 5–12
Arlington, VA
1550 Wilson Blvd Ste 300, Arlington, VA 22209
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 81% of independent schools in Virginia
- Growing: enrollment up 48% since 2019–20
In Arlington, Virginia, The Sycamore School is an independent private school for students from 5th grade through 12th grade. About 65 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of independent schools in Virginia. Enrollment is up about 48% since 2019–20. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6 hours, 166 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–12
- Students
- 65
- Teachers
- 15.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 24 girls, 41 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 81% of independent schools in Virginia (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 71% of independent schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 42 independent schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Sycamore 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 Sycamore School
What grades does The Sycamore School serve?
The Sycamore School serves grades 5–12.
How many students attend The Sycamore School?
About 65 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Sycamore 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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