Elijah House Academy
Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades K–8
Richmond, VA
6627 Jahnke Rd B, Richmond, VA 23225
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest Montessori schools in Virginia
- The largest Montessori school in Richmond
- Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2011–12
In Richmond, Virginia, Elijah House Academy is a Montessori school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 181 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 18% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 166 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 181
- Teachers
- 19 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 96 girls, 85 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 93% of Montessori elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 45 Montessori elementary schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Christian Schools International
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Elijah House Academy 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 Elijah House Academy
What grades does Elijah House Academy serve?
Elijah House Academy serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Elijah House Academy?
About 181 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Elijah House Academy?
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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