The Covenant School

175 Hickory St, Charlottesville, VA, 22902-0229
Tel: (434)220-7329
Grades: PK - 12 | 500 students
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The Covenant School is a non-denominational, co-educational, day school offering a Christian Liberal Arts and Sciences college-preparatory curriculum to over 500 students in PK through grade 12. The School fosters learning grounded in the best traditions of classical and Christian eduation. The central goal of its program is to cultivate young people who can think, communicate, and make wise decisions that honor Christ and serve the common interest of their community and society.

School Overview:
The Covenant School
School Membership(s) Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1984
Student Body
Total Students 500 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 10% (VA School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 44%
Average Class Size 15 students
Number of AP Courses 17 courses
Average SAT score 600
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $14,520
Tuition Notes Kindergarten tuition of $9,185 increases to $14,520 for grades 7-12
% on Financial Aid 22%
Average Financial Aid Grant $4,500
Acceptance Rate 95%
Admissions Director Donna B. Harris
Admissions Associate Maggie Patrick
Sports
Total Sports Offered 17 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Diving
Field Hockey Football
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Weightlifting Winter Track
Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 3 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Clubs Community Service Projects
Drama Productions

School Notes:

  • Two campuses: Lower School (PK-6) is located in downtown Charlottesville and Upper School (7-12) is conveniently located in Albemarle county.

    • Profile last updated: 08/01/2012

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Nearby Schools:

The Covenant School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Peabody School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.8 mi. away
Tandem Friends School
Gr. 5-12 | 1.4 mi. away
Lafayette School & Treatment Center
Gr. 3-12 | 1.8 mi. away
University Montessori School
Gr. K | 1.9 mi. away
The International School Of Charlottesville
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 2.5 mi. away

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