Rudlin Torah Academy
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
One of 2 Jewish day schools in Richmond
Richmond, VA
B-Overall grade100 students
Private schools in Richmond, VA
45 private schools in Richmond, VA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 9Christian schools 15Montessori schools 4Independent schools 8High schools 18Preschools 5Special education schools 6
Seven Hills School
Independent school · Grades 5–8
The only all-boys school in Richmond
Richmond, VA
A+Overall gradeAll boys85 students6 students per teacher
Dream Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
One of 8 independent schools in Richmond
Richmond, VA
B-Overall grade84 students8 students per teacher
Orchard House School
Independent school · Grades 5–8
Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011
Richmond, VA
B+Overall gradeAll girls80 students9 students per teacher
Central Montessori School of Virginia
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Richmond, VA
A-Overall grade60 students8 students per teacher
Dominion Academy
Special education school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 67% of special education schools in Virginia
Richmond, VA
AOverall grade58 students5 students per teacher
Rise Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 9–12
Growing: enrollment up 60% since 2013–14
Richmond, VA
BOverall grade56 students8 students per teacher
West End Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Richmond
Richmond, VA
A+Overall grade52 students5 students per teacher
Tuckahoe Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–4
Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011
Richmond, VA
B+Overall grade45 students11 students per teacher
Benjamin & Lillian Rochkind Yeshiva of Virginia
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 79% of Jewish day schools nationwide
Richmond, VA
A-Overall grade39 students4 students per teacher
Geara Group/Educational Developmental Center
Special education school · Grades 2–11
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Richmond, VA
AOverall grade38 students5 students per teacher
Dooley School at St. Joseph's Villa
Special education school · Grades 2–12
Smaller classes than 84% of special education schools in Virginia
Richmond, VA
AOverall grade37 students4 students per teacher
John G Wood School
Special education school · Grades 4–12
Smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in Virginia
Richmond, VA
AOverall grade32 students3 students per teacher
Heartwood Grove School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in Virginia
Richmond, VA
AOverall grade26 students4 students per teacher
Commonwealth Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Richmond, VA
B+Overall grade25 students25 students per teacher
Ephesus Junior Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011
Richmond, VA
B+Overall grade25 students13 students per teacher
Westhampton Day School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Richmond
Richmond, VA
B+Overall grade23 students10 students per teacher
Goddard School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011
Richmond, VA
B+Overall grade14 students14 students per teacher
Leafspring - Three Chopt
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
One of 5 preschools in Richmond
Richmond, VA
B+Overall grade12 students12 students per teacher
St. Marys Episcopal School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The smallest classes of any preschool in Richmond
Richmond, VA
A-Overall grade11 students5 students per teacher
Hill City Day Scholl
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Richmond, VA
A-Overall grade8 students8 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Richmond, VA
How many private schools are in Richmond, VA?
45 private schools in Richmond, VA, with about 10,100 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Richmond, VA?
The most common are Christian schools (15), Catholic schools (9), independent schools (8), special education schools (6).
Are there private high schools in Richmond, VA?
Yes: 18 private schools in Richmond, VA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Richmond, VA offer pre-K?
25 private schools in Richmond, VA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Richmond, VA have?
The average school has 11 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Richmond, VA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each 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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