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A variety of traditional and nontraditional curriculum choices are offered at private schools in the Richmond area.

Some offer alternative approaches to education, while others are affiliated with religious organizations.

Accreditation

The Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE) is the only organization that has recognition from the Virginia Board of Education (786-9421) to oversee the accreditation of private elementary and secondary schools. For details, contact the VCPE at (804) 423-6435 or www.vcpe.org.

VCPE accreditation: If marked with », the school has a state-recognized VCPE accreditation; if »», this school is currently an official candidate for VCPE state-recognized accreditation.

Some schools included on the list below are not accredited and do not have an official candidate status with a VCPE-approved accrediting association. These schools are not state recognized but may have an affiliation with a VCPE association or may be certified or accredited by an organization that is not recognized by the state.

This list includes only private schools that offer first grade and higher grade levels. (We do not list schools with only preschool programs.)

Just the Basics

Basic information about each school is listed in this order: school name, address, type of school, enrollment, ages or grade levels, tuition or fee range (if provided), telephone number and/or Web site.

»Academy of Academic Excellence, 2545 Gayton Centre Dr., Richmond, 23233. Nondenominational International, 30, K-3, $8,300-$9,500. Info: www.academy-of-excellence.com; 740-6500.

»All Saints Catholic School, 3418 Noble Ave., Richmond, 23222. Coed Catholic, 210, PK-8, $3,350-$3,950. Info: www.allsaintsric.com; 329-7524.

All Saints Letsy Ann Memorial School, 2001 Royall Ave., Richmond, 23224. Coed Christian, 45, PK-5, $2,700-$3,150. Info: 232-3159.

»Amelia Academy, 8741 N. Five Forks Road, Amelia, 23002. Coed Nondemoninational, 190, PK-12, $4,555 (grades 1-12). Info: 561-2270; www.ameliaacademy.com.

Atlee Christian Academy, 8391 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, 23116. Coed Christian, 200, PK-3, $3,300-$3,400. Info: www.hanoverlife.com; 746-3900.

»Aylett Country Day School, 1657 Powcan Road, Box 70, Millers Tavern, 23115. Coed Nondenominational, 165, PK-8, $1,950-$5,950. Info: (804) 443-3214.

»»Banner Christian School, 1501 S. Providence Road, Richmond, 23236. Nondenominational Christian, 99, K4-12, $2,700-$4,750. Info: 276-5200; www.bannerchristian.org.

»Benedictine High School, 304 N. Sheppard St., Richmond, 23221. Boys Catholic military, 276, 9-12, $11,100. Info: 342-1300 or www.benedictinehighschool.org.

»Blessed Sacrament Huguenot, 2501 Academy Road, Powhatan, 23139. Coed Catholic, 525, PK-12, $3,150 – $7,700. Info: 598-4211; www.blessedsacramenthuguenot.com.

»Blue Ridge School, Rt. 627, St. George, 22935. College prep and boys boarding, 170, 9-12, $30,972. Info: www.blueridgeschool.com; (434) 985-2811.

Broadway Christian School, 301 N. 15th Ave., Hopewell, 23860. Coed Christian, 30, K4-12, $1,800. Info: (804) 458-3750.

»Brook Road Academy, A Dooley School at continued St. Joseph’s Villa, 8000 Brook Road, Richmond, 23227. College prep, 50, 6-12, $10,200. Info: 553-3315; www.stjosephsvilla.net.

»Brunswick Academy, 2100 Planters Road, Lawrenceville, 23868. Independent coed day school, 440, PK-12, $3,820-$4,550. Info: (434) 848-2220; www.brunswickacademy.com.

Buford Road Christian Academy, 819 Buford Road, Richmond, 23235. Coed Christian, 56, K5-12, $2,850. Info: 323-0197.

Carmel Christian School, 24320 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Ruther Glen, 22546. Coed Christian, 108, PK3-12, $2,800-$3,000. Info: (804) 448-3288.

»Chesapeake Academy, 107 Steamboat Road, Irvington, 22480. Independent coed school, 173, PS-8, $2,475-$6,825. Info: (804) 438-5575; www.chesapeakeacademy.org.

»Christchurch School, 49 Seahorse Lane, Christchurch, 23031. Boys boarding and coed day school, 230, 8-12 & postgraduate, $14,700 (day)-$33,600 (boarding). Info: (800) 296-2306; www.christchurchschool.org.

»Collegiate School, North Mooreland Road, Richmond, 23229. Coed college prep, 1,526, K-12, $13,160-$15,680. Info: www.collegiate-va.org; 740-7077.

Community Christian Academy, 2306 Wise St., Richmond, 23225. Coed Christian, 60, K5-12, sliding scale based on family income. Info: 231-9995.

Crossroads Christian School, 8319 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, 23111. Coed Christian, 30, 6-12, $3,900 (+$200 registration). Info: 559-3878.

Elijah House Academy, 6255 Warwick Road, Richmond, 23224. Christian, 94, K5-8, $3,500. Info: 755-7051; www.elijahhouseacademy.com.

Ephesus Junior Academy, 3700 Midlothian Tpke., Richmond, 23224. Seventh-day Adventist, 75, K-8. Info: 233-4582.

Faith Baptist Christian Academy, 10124 Royerton Drive, Richmond, 23228. Coed Christian, 100, K3-5, $2,500-$3,500. Info: 266-4271; www.faithrichmond.org.

Faith Life Academy, 420 Oronoco Ave., Richmond, 23222. Coed Christian, 35, K-6, $75 per week (K)-$165 per month (1-6). Info: 321-1333.

»Fork Union Military Academy, P.O. Box 278, 4744, James Madison Highway, Fork Union, 23055. Boys/military/boarding, 550, 6-12 and post-graduate, $21,190 (boarding). Info: (434) 842-4202, (800) 462-3862; www.forkunion.com.

»Fuqua School, 605 Fuqua Drive, Farmville, 23901. Independent, 523, PK-12, $4,100-$6,450. Info: www.fuquaschool.com; (434) 392-4131.

»Genesis Preparatory Academy, 214 Cowardin Ave., Richmond, 23224. Coed Christian/college prep, 120, PK-6, $3,960-$4,580. Info: 231-1786.

Gill Grove Baptist School, 10726 River Road, Chesterfield, 23838. Christian, 59, K5-12, $2,200. Info: 590-0457.

»Good Shepherd Episcopal School, 4207 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, 23225. Coed Episcopal, 115, PK-8, $3,308-$6,175. Info: 231-1452; www.gses.org.

Grove Avenue Christian School, 8701 Ridge Road, Richmond, 23229. Coed Christian, 240, K3-12, $1,070-$4,490. Info: 741-2860; www.gabcs.org.

Guardian Christian Academy, 6851 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, 23832. Christian, 66, K-8, $3,500-$3,700. Info: www.gcakids.com; 271-1891.

»Hanover Academy, 115 Frances Road, Ashland, 23005. Private, 130, PS-8, $5,400-$5,800. Info: 798-8413; www.hanoveracademy.org.

»Heritage Christian Academy (elementary), 10500 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, 23832. Christian, 116, PK3-5, $3,900-$4,600. Info: www.heritagechristianacademy.us; 796-4960.

»Heritage Christian Academy (middle & high school), 10700 Academy Drive, Midlothian, 23112. Private Christian, 120, 6-12, $4,800. Info: 745-2387; www.heritagechristianacademy.us.

IQRA Academy of Virginia, 1241 Buford Road, Richmond, 23235. Islamic, 72, PK-5, $340 per month. Info: 327-8450; www.icva1.com.

»Kenston Forest School, 75 Ridge Road, Blackstone, 23824. College prep, 368, PK-12, $3,200-$5,350. Info: www.kenston.org; (434) 292-7218.

Landmark Christian School, Info: 644-5550; www.landmarkbaptistrichmond.org. 4000 Creighton Road, Richmond, 23223. Christian, 240, K4-12, $2,625-$3,050.

»Liberty Christian School, 8094 Liberty Circle, Mechanicsville, 23111. Christian, 204, K3-5, $4,000. Info: www.libertychristianschool.org; 746-3062.

Love Covenant Christian School, 16410 Dunn St., Amelia, 23002. Christian, 30, PK-12, $2,300 (K)-$3,300 (1-12). Info: 561-3750.

»Luther Memorial School, 1301 Robin Hood Road, Richmond, 23227. Coed Christian, 200, K-8, $5,500. Info: www.luthermemorial.com; 321-6420.

»Millwood School, 15100 Millwood School Lane, Midlothian, 23112. College prep, 312, K-8, $8,375. Info: www.millwoodschool.org; 639-3200.

New Deliverance Christian Academy, 1701 Turner Road, Richmond, 23225. Christian, 130, PK-4, $3,500-$4,900. Info: 276-4433; www.ndca4u.com.

Nubian Village Academy, 2022 Sledd St., Richmond, 23220. Holistic, 60, PK-8, $5,600. Info: 329-3900; www.nubianva.org.

Orchard House School, 500 N. Allen Ave., Richmond, 23220. Girls independent school, 80, 5-8, $10,305. Info: www.orchardhouse.org; 228-2436.

»Our Lady of Lourdes School, 8250 Woodman Road, Richmond, 23228. Coed Catholic, 400, PK4-8, $3,695-$4,717. Info: 262-1770; www.oll-school.org.

»R.A. Lewis Christian School, 300 Poplar Drive, Petersburg, 23805. Coed Christian, 25, K-8, $3,100. Info: www.lewischristianschool.org; (804) 732-4733.

(The) Restoration Christian & Military Academy, 210 S. Market St., Petersburg, 23803. Christian and military, 42, K-12, $2,400-$2,500. Info: (804) 862-1600; www.restorefam.org.

»Richmond Academy of Seventh-day Adventists, 3809 Patterson Ave., Richmond, 23221. Seventh-day Adventist, college prep, 110, K-12, call for tuition cost. Info: www.rasda.org; 353-0036.

»Richmond Christian School, 6511 Belmont Road, Chesterfield, 23832. Christian, 475, K-12, $3,900-$4,500. Info: 276-3193; www.richmondchristian.com.

»Richmond Montessori School, 499 N. Parham Road, Richmond, 23229. Coed Montessori, 300, PK-middle school, $6,950-$10,150. Info: 741-0040; www.richmondmontessori.org.

Richmond Preparatory Christian Academy, 301 W. Main St., Richmond, 23220. Christian, college prep, 140, PK-8; $4,000. Info: 344-0051; www.myschoolonline.com/VA/RPCA.

Richmond Waldorf School, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd., Richmond, 23225. Waldorf school, 91, PK-5, $7,170. Info: www.richmondwaldorf.com; 377-8024.

»Rudlin Torah Academy, 12285 Patterson Ave., Richmond, 23238. Coed Jewish, 160, K-8, 9-12 girls at Shaarei Torah, 9-12 boys at Yeshiva of Virginia, $6,000-$12,000. Info: 784-9050; www.rudlin.org.

»Saint Gertrude High School, 3215 Stuart Ave., Richmond, 23221. Catholic Girls, 265, 9-12, $9,500. Info: 358-9114; www.saintgertrude.org.

»Saint Mary’s School, 9501 Gayton Road, Richmond, 23229. Coed Catholic, 316, PK4-8, $4,331. Info: 740-1048; www.saintmary.org.

»St. Andrew’s School, 227 S. Cherry St., Richmond, 23220. Private Episcopal, 108, K-5, tuition-free. Info: www.st-andrews-school.org; 648-4545.

»St. Benedict School, 3100 Grove Ave., Richmond, 23221. Catholic, 240, K-8, $3,500- $4,964. Info: www.saintbenedictschool.org; 254-8850.

»St. Bridget’s School, 6011 York Road, Richmond, 23226. Coed Catholic, 474, K-8, $3,595. Info: 288-1994; www.saintbridget.org.

»St. Catherine’s School, 6001 Grove Ave., Richmond, 23226. Girls day and boarding Episcopal, college prep, 818, JK-12 (day), 9-12 (boarding), $12,430-$15,820 (day) to $31,980 (boarding). Info: 288-2804; www.st.catherines.org.

»St. Christopher’s School, 711 St. Christopher’s Road, Richmond, 23226. Boys Episcopal, 935, JK-12, $12,375-$15,925. Info: 282-3185; www.stchristophers.com.

»St. Edward-Epiphany School, 10701 W. Huguenot Road, Richmond, 23235. Coed Catholic, 488, PK4-8, $3,225-$5,675. Info: 272-2881; www.seeschool.com.

»St. Joseph School, 123 Franklin St., Petersburg, 23803. Coed Catholic, 130, PK-8, $3,190-$4,560 (K-8). Info: (804) 732-3931; www.saintjosephschool.com.

»St. Michael’s Episcopal School, 8706 Quaker Lane, Richmond, 23235. Coed Episcopal, 370, K-8, $6,055-$6,455. Info: 272-3514; www.stmschool.net.

Salem Christian School, 1701 Cardwell Road, Crozier, 23039. Private Christian, 118, PK3-9, $1,125-$3,600. Info: (804) 784-4171; www.salemchristianschool.com.

Seven Hills School, 3602 Hawthorne Ave., Richmond, 23222. Boys, 60, Bridge grades 5-6 and 6-8, $7,800. Info: 329-6300; www.7hillsschool.org.

Solomon Schechter Day School, 9400 W. Huguenot Road, Richmond, 23235. Jewish Day School, 5, K-2, $10,000. Info: 747-6197.

Southside Baptist Christian School, 5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond, 23224. Christian college prep, 80, K4-12, $4,165-$4,465. Info: 745-2091; www.sbmcares.org.

»The Steward School, 11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, 23238. Private college preperatory, 578, K-12, $13,375-$14,980. Info: 740-3394; www.stewardschool.org.

»The Stony Point School, 3400 Stony Point Road, Richmond, 23235. Private and nonsectarian, 105, PK-8, $6,650-$7,975. Info: 272-1341; www.thestonypointschool.com.

»Stuart Hall School, 235 W. Frederick St., Staunton, 24402. Girls boarding and coed day school, 149, 5-12, $10,500-$32,000. Info: (888) 306-8926; www.stuart-hall.org.

»Trinity Episcopal School, 3850 Pittaway Drive, Richmond, 23235. Coed college preperatory, 385, 8-12, $13,650. Info: 272-5864; www.trinityes.org.

VERITAS Classical Christian School, 6627-B Jahnke Road, Richmond, 23225. Classical Christian, 175, K-10 , $3,750-$5,950. Info: 272-9517; www.veritasschool.com.

»Victory Christian Academy, 8491 Chamberlayne Road, Richmond, 23227. Coed Christian, 233, K4-12, $3,850-$4,100. Info: 262-8256; www.vcacademy.org.

»»Webber Community Christian, 7800 Salem Church Road, Richmond, 23237. Coed Baptist, 160, K-6, $3,200. Info: 271-4705.

West End Christian School, 1600 Atlantic St., Hopewell, 23860. Christian, 300, K3-12, $3,420-$3,910. Info: (804) 458-6142.

West End Montessori School, two locations: 9801 Fort King Road and 9307 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, 23229. Montessori, 125; PK-3 (students to age 10), $5,900. Info: 935-6848; www.westendmontessori.com.

Woodlawn Christian School, 6764 Billy Williams Memorial Drive, Prince George, 23875. Christian, 250, PK-8, $3,800. Info: (804) 732-3245; www.woodlawncs.com.