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Seven Hills School

Independent school · Grades 5–8

Richmond, VA

1311 Overbrook Rd, Richmond, VA 23220

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only all-boys school in Richmond
  • Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in Virginia
  • Growing: enrollment up 21% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011

Seven Hills School is an independent private school in Richmond, Virginia, for students from 5th grade through 8th grade. It has about 85 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 71% of independent elementary schools in Virginia. Enrollment has grown about 21% since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 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
85
Teachers
15 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.7
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 71% of independent elementary schools in Virginia (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 55% of independent elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 51 independent elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    70’11–1268’13–1471’15–1674’17–1874’19–2076’21–2285’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    58
    625
    727
    825

    Student body

    White76%
    Asian9%
    Black8%
    Two or more races4%
    Hispanic or Latino2%

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Seven Hills 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 Seven Hills School

    What grades does Seven Hills School serve?

    Seven Hills School serves grades 5–8.

    How many students attend Seven Hills School?

    About 85 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Seven Hills 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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