At A Glance

• Grades Served: 1–12
• Cognia School of Distinction: 2023 (one of only 33 worldwide)
• Average SAT: Among the highest in U.S. (Private School Review)
• Percentage of students attending college: 100%
• National Merit Recognition: 64% of eligible students
• Class Size Limit: 8 (grades 1-3) and 12 (grades 4-12)
• Faculty with Masters or higher: 63%
• Faculty with PhDs: 25%
• School Enrollment: 74

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State & National Rankings

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Overall Rankings

We are proud to be recognized by state, national, and global rankings.

2023 Cognia School of Distinction: During our reaccreditation in 2023 (conducted every five years), we were one of only 33 schools and systems in the world and the only school in Virginia to be honored, out of 1,100 accreditation reviews.

​​​Ranked #1 in Virginia for SAT scores by Private School Review and Niche.

Ranked #1 for Best Private School and STEM Program in Virginia for Best Summer Camp and Best STEM Camp in Virginia by Washington Parent magazine.

Highest SAT Scores by Private School Review
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National Merit Awards

Since our inception, 64% of eligible students have been recognized by the National Merit Corporation as Commended Scholars, Semi-Finalists, Finalists, or Scholars.

We also celebrate our National Hispanic Scholars and finalists for Presidential Scholar.
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Humanities

On average, our students read 26 books per year. Our Upper School students have:

• Been named Finalist in New York Times Open Letter contest
• Finished top 15% in New York Times Tiny Memoir Contest
• Conducted research into fallen WW2 serviceman through George Washington University's Albert H. Small Normandy Institute’s Price of Freedom Program and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
• Launched the Bang Bang Big Explosions and other lit things podcast.

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Iowa Assessments

We annually use the Iowa Exams to measure progress towards college and career readiness. ​

2023 - 2024:
Complete Composite: 4.2 years above grade level
Science: 4.5 years above grade level
Social Studies: 4.1 years above grade level
Math: 3.9 years above grade level
Reading: 3.9 years above grade level
English/Language Arts: 4.4 years above grade level

Mathematics

On average, our 3rd-8th grade students have a grade equivalency 3.9 years above grade level in Math (based on Iowa Assessment). Students complete Algebra by 8th grade (many in 6th or 7th grade or earlier). Most take a Post-AP Calculus level course before graduating.

100% participation of 4th-8th grade students participate in Math Olympiad, MATHCOUNTS, and Math Kangaroo with outstanding results:

Math Kangaroo

• 2025-26
  • 2nd in the nation (11th grade)
  • Top 20% in the nation (5th, 6th, and 8th grade teams)​
  • 6 Certificates of Excellence (5th, 6th, and 8th grade teams)
• 2024-25
  • National ranked 1st, 14th, and 17th​

​Bebras Math Challenge:

• 2 students had perfect scores
• 76% achieved Scores of Distinction

MATHCOUNTS 
Silver Level Club for many years

• 2024-25:
  • 2 students finished top 25 Chapters
  • 89% earned highly commendable score
• 2022-23:
  • ​2nd Place, Individual Chapter Competition
  • 3rd Place, Individual Chapter Countdown
  • 3rd Place, Team Chapter Competition

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Math Olympiad (past 3 years shown):

• 2024-25:
  • Perfect score achieved
  • Top 12% worldwide Middle School
• 2023-2024:
  • 73% of students received Math Olympiad award
  •  Top 25% worldwide Elementary School team
  • 8% of students were Top 10% worldwide
  • 3% of students were Top 2% worldwide
• 2022-2023:​ 
  • Perfect Score/George Lenchner Winner
  • ​5% finished Top 2% worldwide 
  • 20% finished Top 10% worldwide
  • High-Achievement Team Award (Elementary and Middle School teams)
  • 73% received Math Olympiad award

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Science & Engineering

Our students begin Engineering & Computer Science starts in 1st grade. In Middle School, they progress to  Java & Python. Our Upper School curriculum begins  with AP Computer Science, and students who are interested in continuing this path, we offer several Post-AP level electives. They put their skills to use in many ways:

Aerial Drone team (Upper School) in Bell Helicopter's AVR competition:

• 2025: 4th nationally 
• 2024: 1st nationally
• 2023: 1st nationally
• 2022: 2nd nationally

Aquatics Drone team (Middle School) in Sea Perch International Competition

• Two teams: Top 1% Worldwide (2024-25)
• Two teams: Top 3% Worldwide  (2023-24)

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 Northern Virginia Regional Science Fair

• 2024: 11 awards
• ​2023: 6 awards
• 2022: 6th-grade won the national Planting Science Award and was commended for “serving as an example to future participants."

National Spanish Exams 

Students can begin high school Spanish as early as 6th grade and begin lessons in 1st grade. From 2020 - 2025, our students have excelled in the National Spanish Exams. Gold Medal = 96-100%; Silver Medal = 91%-95%:

• 22 Gold Medals (Top 95%-100% percentile)
• 31 Silver Medals (Top 85%-94% percentile
• 19 Bronze Medals (Top 75%-84% percentile)
• 17 Honorable Mentions (Top 50%-74% percentile)

One of our students was also the recipient of the 2024 NSE Senior Scholarship.
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Sports

Member of the Independent Small Schools Athletic Conference (ISSAC League):

• Volleyball
• Cross Country
• Basketball
• Golf
• Flag football
• Ultimate Frisbee

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