The Carmel School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Ruther Glen, VA
9020 Jericho Rd, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 89% of Christian schools in Virginia
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 195% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Ruther Glen since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Ruther Glen, Virginia, The Carmel School is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 236 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of Christian schools in Virginia. Enrollment is up about 195% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6 hours, 171 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–12
- Students
- 236
- Teachers
- 50.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 75 girls, 161 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 89% of Christian schools in Virginia (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 65% of Christian schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 120 Christian 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 The Carmel 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 The Carmel School
What grades does The Carmel School serve?
The Carmel School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend The Carmel School?
About 236 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Carmel 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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