St. Luke's Day School in Alexandria, VA serves 92 udents from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1958, the school offers early childhood programs with an Episcopal religious affiliation.
The udent–teacher ratio of 31:1, supported by three teaching staff members.
The udent body is 79% students of color, reflecting a diverse enrollment profile.
Luke's Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for diversity and school hiory.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked VA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Luke's Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1958
Student Body
Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
79%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Excellence with love.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Luke's Day School's ranking?
St. Luke's Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Luke's Day School?
The application deadline for St. Luke's Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Luke's Day School is Alternative Paths Training School - Alexandria (4.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Louis Catholic School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tauxemont Cooperative Preschool (0.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tauxemont Cooperative Preschool ![Tauxemont Cooperative Preschool Photo]( "Tauxemont Cooperative Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
7719 Fort Hunt Road
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 765-9266
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 765-9266
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 16 students Avg. class size: 12 students
St. Aidans Episcopal Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
8531 Riverside Rd
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 360-4160
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 360-4160
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 126 students Tuition listed
Fordson Road KinderCare ![Fordson Road KinderCare Photo - Toddler Science - having fun exploring dirt at the sensory table.]( "Fordson Road KinderCare Photo - Toddler Science - having fun exploring dirt at the sensory table.")
Daycare / Preschool
7901 Fordson Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 780-9099
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 780-9099
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
8334 Mount Vernon Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-8484
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-8484
2.2 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 123 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
2901 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 768-7732
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 768-7732
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative Paths Training School - Alexandria
Special Education School
5632 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 766-8708
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 766-8708
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students
Fusion Academy Alexandria ![Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
4.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
The Howard Gardner School
Alternative School
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
4.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Ireton High School ![Bishop Ireton High School Photo - receiving Communion at Mass]( "Bishop Ireton High School Photo - receiving Communion at Mass")
(Catholic)
201 Cambridge Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 751-7606
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 751-7606
5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 922 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1321 Leslie Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-6912
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-6912
5.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2901 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 768-7732
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 768-7732
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
3725 Nalls Rd
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 548-1268
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 548-1268
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 90 students Tuition listed
Beddow School
Montessori School
8600 Loughran Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-0330
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-0330
3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Alexandria
Montessori School
6300 Florence Ln
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3498
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3498
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 58 students
River Farm Cooperative School
Alternative School
6744 S Kings Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306
(860) 501-1937
Alexandria, VA 22306
(860) 501-1937
3.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 49 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tauxemont Cooperative Preschool ![Tauxemont Cooperative Preschool Photo]( "Tauxemont Cooperative Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
7719 Fort Hunt Road
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 765-9266
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 765-9266
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 16 students Avg. class size: 12 students
St. Aidans Episcopal Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
8531 Riverside Rd
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 360-4160
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 360-4160
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 126 students Tuition listed
Fordson Road KinderCare ![Fordson Road KinderCare Photo - Toddler Science - having fun exploring dirt at the sensory table.]( "Fordson Road KinderCare Photo - Toddler Science - having fun exploring dirt at the sensory table.")
Daycare / Preschool
7901 Fordson Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 780-9099
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 780-9099
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
2901 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 768-7732
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 768-7732
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
3725 Nalls Rd
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 548-1268
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 548-1268
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 90 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hampton Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
107 Northampton Blvd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6280
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6280
9199.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 887 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Anne E. Moncure Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Moncure Lane
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6300
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6300
9200.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 852 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Shirley C. Heim Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 Telegraph Road
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-5910
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-5910
9201 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 953 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Widewater Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Den Rich Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6380
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6380
9201.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 698 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Prince William Juv. Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14873 Dumfries Rd.
Manassas, VA 22111
(703) 791-3181
Manassas, VA 22111
(703) 791-3181
9202.4 miles
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