Grymes Memorial School
School Notes Overview:
Grymes Memorial School, a co-educational day school founded in 1947, instills in students an enthusiasm for learning. The school provides a strong academic foundation and encourages thinking that is creative, reasoned, and analytical. The social, physical, and artistic growth of each student is emphasized in an atmosphere of respect, fairness, and honesty. The school community supports the development of essential skills in small classes that provide a safe environment for students to take risks and have pride in their accomplishments....
School Overview:
Grymes Memorial School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| Year Founded | 1947 | |
| County | Orange County, VA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 156 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 8% | 26% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 18 students | ||
| Kind - 8 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 17 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 17 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 22 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 25% | |
| Average Class Size | 16 | |
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 156 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $10,950 | |
| Tuition Notes | Bus transportation included in tuition for Madison, Culpeper, Greene, Orange, Spotsylvanina, and Fredericksburg | |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% | |
| Head of School | Dr. Elisabeth P. Work | |
| Admissions Director | Lee Berry | |
School Notes:
- Small classes and challenging curriculum Spanish for all grades Art, Music, Drama PE Classes Daily Middle School Athletics Fencing Club Bus transport for 6 counties
- Profile last updated: 09/02/2009
In the News:
- Orange teen is Eagle Scout (The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star)
posted on September 27, 2009 at 05:18:11 am
A 14-year-old member of Boy Scout Troop 199 in Orange County has received his Eagle rank. John M. Irby, son of David and Jennifer Irby, began his Scouting involvement in the fifth grade as a Webelos. He earned his Arrow of Light award in five months.... - Grymes students start 09-10 school year (Orange County Review)
posted on September 10, 2009 at 03:45:12 pm
Grymes Memorial School students began the 2009-10 school year early this year. - Community mourns passing of Judge Sullenberger (Orange County Review)
posted on February 26, 2009 at 02:58:47 pm
Retired Circuit Court Judge Lloyd C. Sullenberger passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18 in a Charlottesville hospital leaving behind the legacy of a man who others aspired to emulate.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (22960) | School Zip (22960) |
(VA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 9,443 people | 7,077,888 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 20% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $36,486 | $55,023 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 39 years old | 34 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (22960) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 68% / 32% | 66% / 34% |
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