The New Community School
Special education school · Grades 5–12
Richmond, VA
4211 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-College-going
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The largest of 68 special education schools in Virginia
- The largest special education school in Richmond
- Smaller classes than 79% of special education schools in Virginia
- 90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 154% since 2011–12
The New Community School is a special education school in Richmond, Virginia, for students from 5th grade through 12th grade. It has about 229 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 79% of special education schools in Virginia. Enrollment has grown about 154% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 175 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–12
- Students
- 229
- Teachers
- 55.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 83 girls, 146 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 79% of special education schools in Virginia (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 98% of special education schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 58 special education 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
- 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 The New Community 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 New Community School
What grades does The New Community School serve?
The New Community School serves grades 5–12.
How many students attend The New Community School?
About 229 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The New Community 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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