The Steward School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Richmond, VA
11600 Gayton Rd, Richmond, VA 23238
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Richmond, Virginia, The Steward School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 690 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 12% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 167 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
- 690
- Teachers
- 78.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 317 girls, 373 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 167 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 83% of independent schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 42 independent 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
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Steward 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 Steward School
What grades does The Steward School serve?
The Steward School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend The Steward School?
About 690 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Steward 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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