John G Wood School
Special education school · Grades 4–12
Richmond, VA
8716 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23294
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in Virginia
- The smallest classes of any special education school in Richmond
- Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011
In Richmond, Virginia, John G Wood School is a special education school for students from 4th grade through 12th grade. About 32 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in Virginia. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 4–12
- Students
- 32
- Teachers
- 10.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 5 girls, 27 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in Virginia (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 72% of special education schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 58 special education 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 John G Wood School 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 John G Wood School
What grades does John G Wood School serve?
John G Wood School serves grades 4–12.
How many students attend John G Wood School?
About 32 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at John G Wood 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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