Millwood School

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Millwood School is a thriving college preparatory, independent, co-ed day school for students in junior kindergarten through 12th Grade.
Our focus is educational excellence in a warm and nurturing environment.
We are known for small classes and individual attention, a challenging and diverse curriculum, exceptional faculty, and a value structure that promotes honesty, integrity, and respect for others.
Millwood School produces accomplished, well rounded, and resourceful graduates, who measure up to their potential, lead principled lives, and strive to make the world a better place.
The mission of our school is dedicated to the growth of each student in a supportive environment that challenges the intellect, develops the body, and fosters moral values.
Millwood believes that each child is unique and that no two children learn in exactly the same way.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $16,550
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Millwood School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1989

Student Body

Total Students
260 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Millwood School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
Average Class Size
12 students
Number of AP Courses
8 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Biology, AP English AP Calculus I AP US Government AP US History APPhysics APEnvironmental Science
Average SAT score
1230
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms everyday, Millwood School Polo and khaki pants, shorts, skirts, skorts with a Millwood polo in royal blue, white or heather grey.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Financial aid is available to those who qualify and is need based.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Janice C. Jennings

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chorus, Rock Band, Spirit Club

School Notes

  • Average class size is 12
  • 6 different languages are spoken by our faculty and staff
  • All middle school students are eligible to play sports - no selection process
  • Past graduates of Millwood School have attended Yale, Notre Dame, Carnegie Mellon, William and Mary, and Duke as well as a long list of other universities in both the US & abroad.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Millwood School cost?
Millwood School's tuition is approximately $16,550 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Millwood School?
The acceptance rate of Millwood School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 83%.
What sports does Millwood School offer?
Millwood School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming and Volleyball.
What is Millwood School's ranking?
Millwood School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Millwood School?
The application deadline for Millwood School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

View the Millwood School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
April 04, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break
April 05, 2024 (Friday)

School Reviews

  4.50 out of 5  (2 reviews)
4  
Moved my kids here from a great public elementary school. Millwood exceeded our expectations. No SOLs or teaching to the test. The school seems focused on critical thinking, character development and showing children how to be a friend to all. This school is a gem-- a gift we have given our family.
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5  
My gifted student was struggling in a "great" public school in the gifted education program. The problem was the class was too overcrowded, the teachers overworked, and they could only teach to the middle. Switching her to Millwood is the greatest thing we have ever done. They recognize and appreciate her gifts and support her struggles. She has excelled in ways that were never possible in public school. They really teach to each child as an individual and help each achieve their best. The teachers are patient but challenging and really work as a team with the student and parents. The Head of School has amazing vision and challenges her staff to do better each year. Millwood is everything you would hope for your child's education in school and in life.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $16,550
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Chesterfield County, VA is $15,994 for elementary schools and $14,086 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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