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The Village School: An Acton Academy

Alternative school · Grades K–8

Arlington, VA

6201 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22205

Overall grade: B

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

  • B+Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 2 independent schools in Arlington

In Arlington, Virginia, The Village School: An Acton Academy is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 74 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 196% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
74
Teachers
9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 39 girls, 35 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 67% of independent elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 51 independent elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    25’19–2053’21–2274’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    K9
    18
    24
    37
    413
    510
    69
    79
    85

    Student body

    White84%
    Asian11%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Black1%

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Village School: An Acton Academy 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 The Village School: An Acton Academy

    What grades does The Village School: An Acton Academy serve?

    The Village School: An Acton Academy serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend The Village School: An Acton Academy?

    About 74 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Village School: An Acton Academy?

    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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