Academy of Academic Excellence
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Henrico, VA
12345 Gayton Rd, Henrico, VA 23238
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 94% of independent schools in Virginia
- Growing: enrollment up 52% since 2011–12
Academy of Academic Excellence is an independent private school in Henrico, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 47 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of independent elementary schools in Virginia. Enrollment has grown about 52% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 47
- Teachers
- 12.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 27 girls, 20 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 94% of independent elementary schools in Virginia (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 82% of independent elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 51 independent elementary schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Academy of Academic Excellence whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about Academy of Academic Excellence
What grades does Academy of Academic Excellence serve?
Academy of Academic Excellence serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Academy of Academic Excellence?
About 47 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Academy of Academic Excellence?
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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