Peabody School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Charlottesville, VA
1232 Stoney Ridge Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Charlottesville
- The largest independent school in Charlottesville
- Smaller classes than 78% of independent schools in Virginia
- Growing: enrollment up 80% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Charlottesville since at least 2011
In Charlottesville, Virginia, Peabody School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 216 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of independent elementary schools in Virginia. Enrollment is up about 80% since 2011–12. 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 Pre-K–8
- Students
- 216
- Teachers
- 40.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 107 girls, 109 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about Peabody School.
How it compares
- Smaller classes than 78% of independent elementary schools in Virginia (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 86% 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
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Peabody 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 Peabody School
What grades does Peabody School serve?
Peabody School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Peabody School?
About 216 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Peabody 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.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
Tandem Friends School
Quaker (Friends) school · Grades 5–12
Smaller classes than 71% of Christian schools in Virginia
Charlottesville, VA0.7 mi
Keys Academy Charlottesville
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Charlottesville, VA2.3 mi
Renaissance School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Growing: enrollment up 35% since 2011–12
Charlottesville, VA2.3 mi
University Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
The smallest classes of any preschool in Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA2.4 mi
Charlottesville Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 87% since 2013–14
Charlottesville, VA2.5 mi
St. Anne's-Belfield School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Charlottesville since at least 2011
Charlottesville, VA2.8 mi