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Heartwood Grove School

Independent school · Grades K–8

Richmond, VA

6802 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23226

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 92% of independent schools in Virginia
  • The smallest classes of any independent school in Richmond

In Richmond, Virginia, Heartwood Grove School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 26 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of independent elementary schools in Virginia. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 170 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
26
Teachers
6.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 14 girls, 12 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 92% of independent elementary schools in Virginia (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of independent elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 51 independent elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by grade

    K4
    15
    25
    31
    43
    51
    64
    83

    Student body

    Two or more races88%
    Black12%

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

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

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    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?

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    Questions about Heartwood Grove School

    What grades does Heartwood Grove School serve?

    Heartwood Grove School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Heartwood Grove School?

    About 26 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Heartwood Grove 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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