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GM

1 1st St Richmond, VA 23226

Tel: (804) 418-5509

www.parksrichmond.com

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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SAVE SCHOOL

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Year Founded

1967

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

language explorationSTEAM

Recreational Athletic Programs:

nature enrichment

School Notes

GM is a co–ed alternative school in Richmond, VA, serving students in grades K through 5 within the Three Chopt neighborhood.
The school operates with a casual dress code in a suburban community setting.
GM enrolls students in early elementary grades, providing an education option for families seeking K–5 private schooling in Richmond.
The school is frequently compared to nearby Richmond private schools such as Richmond Waldorf School and St. Andrew's School.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are GM often compared to?

GM is often viewed alongside schools like Richmond Waldorf School by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for GM?

The application deadline for GM is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is GM located?

GM is located in the Three Chopt neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There are 6 other private schools located in Three Chopt.

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