Grymes Memorial School

Po Box 1160, Orange, VA, 22960-0229
Tel: (540)672-1010
Grades: PK - 8 | 169 students
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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
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
State or regional independent school association
State or regional independent school association
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1947
Student Body
Total Students 169 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 10% (VA School Avg.: 27%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 25%
Average Class Size 16 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(Dress for success: collared shirts, no jeans in grades 5-8 except on Fridays; no dresses grades 5-8; )
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $12,680
Tuition Notes Financial Aid is available for students in grades K-8. Bus transportation included in tuition for Earlysville, Ruckersville, Keswick, Madison, Culpeper, Greene, Louisa, Spotsylvanina, and Fredericksburg.
% on Financial Aid 40%
Admissions Director Lee Berry
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Basketball Field Hockey
Lacrosse Soccer
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 10 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Drama Robotics
Tae Kwon Do Garden Club
Student Leadership Council Overnight field trips
UVA Writer's Eye Competition. Folgers Shakepeare Festival Participants Field trips to Washington DC
Richmond and other area attractions international travel

School Notes:

  • Small classes and challenging curriculum; Spanish for all grades; Art, Music, Drama, PE Classes Daily; Middle School Athletics; Bus transport included in tuition for Earlysville, Ruckersville, Keswick, Madison, Culpeper, Greene, Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, Louisa

    • Profile last updated: 02/29/2012

Nearby Schools:

Grymes Memorial School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Faith Christian Academy
Gr. K-12 | 3.8 mi. away
Village Academy At Childhelp East
Gr. K-9 | 14.9 mi. away
Epiphany Catholic School
Gr. K-9 | 17.4 mi. away
Culpeper Christian School
Gr. PK-8 | 17.6 mi. away
St Lukes Lutheran School
Gr. PK-9 | 18.3 mi. away

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