Orchard House School
Independent school · Grades 5–8
Richmond, VA
500 N Allen Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011
Orchard House School is an independent private school in Richmond, Virginia, for students from 5th grade through 8th grade. It has about 80 students and around 9 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 166 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–8
- Students
- 80
- Teachers
- 8.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 63% 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
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Orchard House 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 Orchard House School
What grades does Orchard House School serve?
Orchard House School serves grades 5–8.
How many students attend Orchard House School?
About 80 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Orchard House 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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