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Powhatan School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Boyce, VA

49 Powhatan Ln, Boyce, VA 22620

Overall grade: B

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

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Boyce since at least 2011

In Boyce, Virginia, Powhatan School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 243 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 169 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
243
Teachers
28 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 109 girls, 134 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
169 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 88% of independent elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 51 independent elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    234’11–12229’13–14229’15–16235’17–18224’19–20237’21–22243’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K12
    K25
    122
    228
    328
    428
    524
    633
    724
    831

    Student body

    White81%
    Two or more races8%
    Asian7%
    Black2%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

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

    More about Virginia's programs →

    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 Powhatan School

    What grades does Powhatan School serve?

    Powhatan School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Powhatan School?

    About 243 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Powhatan 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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