St. Christopher's School

711 Saint Christophers Road, Richmond, VA, 23226-0232 - View a map of this schoolMap

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St. Christopher’s School, founded in 1911, is a college preparatory school for boys (junior kindergarten through 12th grade) located in Richmond, Virginia. The School seeks to prepare a talented and diverse group of boys for college and for life in an ever-changing world. A rigorous academic program, small classes, dedicated and nurturing teachers who are experts in how boys learn, a vibrant program in athletics and the arts, and a commitment to leadership and personal responsibility are hallmarks of a St. Christopher’s education. At the heart of St. Christopher’s School, there lies a passion and a total commitment to prepare each student to excel in life, in academics, in his career, and in service to the community....

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School Overview:

 
St. Christopher's School
School Membership(s) National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Episcopal
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County Richmond City County, VA
Student Body
Total Students 936 students
Student Body Type All-boys
This School
(VA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 9% 19%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 16 students
Kind - 64 students
Grade 1 - 72 students
Grade 2 - 66 students
Grade 3 - 68 students
Grade 4 - 60 students
Grade 5 - 70 students
Grade 6 - 70 students
Grade 7 - 74 students
Grade 8 - 66 students
Grade 9 - 80 students
Grade 10 - 82 students
Grade 11 - 69 students
Grade 12 - 79 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 95 teachers
This School
(VA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 176 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline None / Rolling

School Notes:

  • St. Christopher’s School, founded in 1911, is a college preparatory school for boys (junior kindergarten through 12th grade) located in Richmond, Virginia. The School seeks to prepare a talented and diverse group of boys for college and for life in an ever-changing world. A rigorous academic program, small classes, dedicated and nurturing teachers who are experts in how boys learn, a vibrant program in athletics and the arts, and a commitment to leadership and personal responsibility are hallmarks of a St. Christopher’s education. At the heart of St. Christopher’s School, there lies a passion and a total commitment to prepare each student to excel in life, in academics, in his career, and in service to the community.
  • Profile last updated: 01/29/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (23226)
School Zip (23226)
(VA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 18,021 people 7,077,888 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 56% 26%
Population Average Age 33 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.1 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $50,519 $55,023
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.4 rooms 6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 58 years old 34 years old
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Zipcode (23226)


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