With all of the great schools in the area, it’s important to find the one that’s the best fit for your child. In addition to his or her academic needs and a school’s ability to meet them, it’s also good to consider the following factors when selecting a school for your child:
Location/Commute • Learning Environment School Philosophy • Area(s) of Special Emphasis Size/Composition of Student Body • Tuition/Financial Assistance Programs
Many of today’s independent schools can offer your child a wealth of learning opportunities. From small student/teacher ratios and specialized programs, to religious instruction and same-sex classrooms, these academic centers are as unique and promising as the children who attend them.
800 Chatham Hall Circle, Chatham, VA 24531 434.432.5505
admissions@chathamhall.org
www.chathamhall.org
Boarding, Girls School est. 1894
VAIS
12-Sep
Dress Code: Yes
Tuition: $56,800 Boarding
After School Program: No
Student/Teacher 5:01
46% of students receive financial aid.
103 N. Mooreland Road, Richmond VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
webmaster@collegiate-va.org
collegiate-va.org
Co-Ed, College Preparatory est. 1915
JK-12th grade
VAIS, SAIS, AdvancED. In addition, the School also has the SAIS’ Early Childhood Endorsement and the endorsement of the Global Education Benchmarking Group (GEBG).
Dress Code: Yes
Tuition: $16,730-$27,500
After School Program: Yes
Student/Teacher 8:1
Collegiate School is a vibrant community of learners where students JK-12 thrive. With our core values of honor, love of learning, excellence, respect and community, we develop minds that seek and hearts that serve. Our exceptional faculty and staff not only deliver preeminent programs but prepare the next generation of inquisitive thinkers, responsible citizens and compassionate leaders.
4100 Price Club Boulevard, Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 674-8888
admissions@grafton.org
grafton.org
Therapeutic Day School est. 1958
CARF, Virginia Department of Education, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services, Advanced Ed, Membership with MHCA
K-12th grade
Grafton Integrated Health Network partners with individuals, families and communities to deliver measurable results for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. Our therapeutic day schools provide comprehensive, structured and customized educational services for students aged six to 22. Our research-based approach to instruction includes informal and formal assessments, curriculum alignment, mapping, and data analysis. By combining special education and behavioral health — balancing academic and functional skills — we allow students to recognize their strengths and use them to achieve success in learning across diverse subjects and environments. Career and technical training are also provided.
8701 Ridge Road, Richmond, VA 23229
(804) 741-2860
grovechristianschool.com
Christian School est. 1978
ACSI and SACS
K3 - 12 grade
After School Program: Yes
Dress Code: Yes
Student/Teacher max 12:01
Tuition: $2,900 - $8,200
At Grove Christian School, we seek new ways to raise up the next generation of leaders for Christ. We celebrate that we are a fully accredited school and we continuously challenge ourselves to meet and exceed state standards with a biblical worldview. We welcome new students from PK3 through 12th grade to experience the Grove difference.
1000 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 750-2300
admissions@LynnhavenAcademy.org
www.lynnhavenacademy.org
Co-ed Independent Day School est. 2012
6th-12th grade
Accredited: SACS
Dress Code: Yes
Tuition: $14,000
After School Program: Yes
Student/Teacher 8:1
Called “the father of progressive education” by the great philosopher and his colleague John Dewey, Col. Francis Wayland Parker believed educators should organize schools to meet the needs of society by engaging students along paths of inquiry, generated in part by their own interests and curiosities. Lynnhaven educates students based on his philosophy by igniting a lifelong passion for learning and making school more interesting and meaningful by providing students with opportunities to learn through real experiences in the world and nourishing students’ abilities to communicate, participate and collaborate in a diverse community of learners with each other and their teachers.
6001 Grove Ave., Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
admissions@st.catherines.org
st.catherines.org
All Girls, Episcopal est.1890
VAIS, NAIS, NCGS, NAES
Age 3-12th grade
Dress Code: Yes
Tuition: $9,050-$27,750
After School Program: Yes
Student/Teacher varies
At St. Catherine’s School, we are girl-centered. Every teacher, every lesson plan and every resource dollar aligns with the ways girls learn best. We intentionally foster a culture of confidence that allows each girl to emerge as a strong, smart and confident woman. Our girl-centered education for age 3 through grade 12 includes Mandarin Chinese and Spanish starting at age three, a leadership curriculum, STEM program and more than 300 Upper School classes with St. Christopher’s School. Experiential learning goes beyond the classroom with a vibrant arts program and championship athletics, further complemented by global engagement, service outreach, internships, and much more.
9501 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23229
(804) 740-1048
info@saintmary.org
www.saintmary.org
Catholic est. 1967
JK-8th grade
Dress Code: Yes
Tuition: $5,450 - $8,580
After School Program: Yes
Student/Teacher 20:1
AdvancED (Diocese of Richmond is AdvancED accredited as a school system) Saint Mary’s is authorized to offer the Middle Year’s Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization (MYP – IB). The MYP offers an internationally recognized world class education to all St. Mary’s students grades JK-8.
Thanks to significant facility updates and improvements, we are currently meeting for full-day, 5-day a week, in-person instruction. With a strong commitment to digital learning, we remain virtual-ready should health data and community needs require us to transition to virtual instruction. Scholarships are available. Come explore our faith filled community!