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Goddard School

Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K

Richmond, VA

12400 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA 23233

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011

Goddard School is an early childhood program in Richmond, Virginia, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 14 students and around 14 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 17% since 2011–12. Students attend about 5.5 hours a day, 190 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–K
Students
14
Teachers
1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14
Boys and girls
Coed · 8 girls, 6 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Early childhood program
School day
About 5.5 hours
School year
190 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 58% of preschool programs in Virginia.
    • Compared with 115 preschool programs in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    12’11–1220’13–1420’15–1618’17–1840’21–2214’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K116
    K14

    Student body

    White71%
    Two or more races21%
    Black7%

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Goddard School whether it takes part.

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    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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    Questions about Goddard School

    What grades does Goddard School serve?

    Goddard School serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Goddard School?

    About 14 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Goddard School?

    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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