St Andrews Episcopal School

45 Main Street, Newport News, VA, 23601-0236
Episcopal day school embracing the tradition of acceptance of all religions provides a close, caring environment where all students are known and nurtured.  Students are encouraged to be critical thinkers, and explore their unique giftedness.  Terra Nova scores are consistently in the top 10% of national rankings. This purposefully small school allows each child to build lasting relationships with their peers, teachers and administration. Families are highly visible in the school day experience and contribute their talents to enrich the learning experiences of our students. Highly qualified, licensed teachers implement a rigorous curriculum, using differentiated teaching strategies. Mandarin Chinese is taught in Prekindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade. French is taught in Grades two through five.  Spanish is offered in our after school enrichment program. St. Andrew’s offers the latest technology with 20 Mac computers in our computer lab, 4 laptop carts with over 75 Mac Book Pro computers for classroom use, and 12 Promethean interactive white boards in each grade level classroom as well as the computer lab. The school prides itself on using technology and foreign languages to create global learners of all our students.  The school has a close working relationship with the church and participates in several church sponsored programs. Bus service is provided now in Smithfield as well as other surrounding areas within a 15 mile radius. Additional Fee for this service.

School Overview:

St Andrews Episcopal School
School Membership(s) National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Episcopal
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 5
Learning Programs Supported mild learning differences
Year Founded 1946
Student Body
Total Students 118 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 11% (VA School Avg.: 27%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 40%
Average Class Size 12 students
Classroom dress code Formal
(Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 15 / Mar. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $7,200
Tuition Notes Fees not included in tuition. Financial aid is available.
% on Financial Aid 17%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,000
Acceptance Rate 85%
Admissions Director Mary Catherine Bunde
Admissions Associate Kristi Elliott
Sports
Total Sports Offered 2 sports
Sports
Basketball Track and Field
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 7 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Choir Liturgical Dance
Chess Art
Mandarin Chinese Spanish
French club

School Notes:

  •  For sixty-five years, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School has been providing its students with a rigorous academic education complimented by authentic spiritual and moral development through our daily chapel. From pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, St. Andrew’s students are taught by caring, enthusiastic teachers who endeavor to have each child meet with success. St. Andrew’s students leave our school fully prepared for the next level of education, equipped to leave their mark on their future communities. While you can get a sense of how special our school is by perusing our website, visiting our school will allow you to see firsthand the unique nature of a small school devoted entirely to elementary education!

  • Profile last updated: 01/16/2012

Nearby Schools:

St Andrews Episcopal School
Gr. PK-5 | 0 mi. away
Warwick Kids Academy
Gr. K | 1 mi. away
Calvary Classical School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-6 | 1.5 mi. away
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.6 mi. away
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.8 mi. away
Big Bethel KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 2.3 mi. away

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