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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
language explorationSTEAM
Recreational Athletic Programs:
nature enrichment
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.
Related Schools
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Popular comparisons: GM vs. Richmond Waldorf School
People that viewed GM also viewed these schools: Providence Montessori Christian School and Richmond Waldorf School.
The nearest high school and elementary school to GM is Nubian Village Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Central Montessori School Of Virginia (0.9 miles away)
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Providence Montessori Christian School
Montessori School (Christian)
1900 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1301 Robin Hood Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Providence Montessori Christian School
Montessori School (Christian)
1900 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1301 Robin Hood Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Providence Montessori Christian School
Montessori School (Christian)
1900 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1301 Robin Hood Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nubian Village Academy ![Nubian Village Academy Photo]( "Nubian Village Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
PO Box 26321
Richmond, VA 23260
(804) 405-3761
Richmond, VA 23260
(804) 405-3761
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 165 students Extracurrculars: 5
323 N 20th St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 447-7493
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 447-7493
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Andrew's School ![St. Andrew's School Photo - The students of St. Andrew's School and our historic, 1901 building in the Oregon Hill section of Richmond, VA.]( "St. Andrew's School Photo - The students of St. Andrew's School and our historic, 1901 building in the Oregon Hill section of Richmond, VA.")
(Episcopal)
227 S Cherry Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Jamess Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1205 W Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 358-9788
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 358-9788
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Ephesus Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3700 Midlothian Tpke
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 233-4582
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 233-4582
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students Sports: 3
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nubian Village Academy ![Nubian Village Academy Photo]( "Nubian Village Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
PO Box 26321
Richmond, VA 23260
(804) 405-3761
Richmond, VA 23260
(804) 405-3761
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 165 students Extracurrculars: 5
Church Hill Academy
(Christian)
2010 Carlisle Ave.
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 222-8760
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 222-8760
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Tuition listed
Metropolitan Day School
Special Education School
2824 North Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 321-2595
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 321-2595
2.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
Cristo Rey Richmond High School
(Catholic)
304 N Sheppard St
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 447-4704
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 447-4704
3.1 miles
Gr: 9-11 | 202 students
Geara Group/educational Developmental Center
Special Education School
3001 Fifth Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2600
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2600
3.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 29 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nubian Village Academy ![Nubian Village Academy Photo]( "Nubian Village Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
PO Box 26321
Richmond, VA 23260
(804) 405-3761
Richmond, VA 23260
(804) 405-3761
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 165 students Extracurrculars: 5
323 N 20th St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 447-7493
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 447-7493
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Andrew's School ![St. Andrew's School Photo - The students of St. Andrew's School and our historic, 1901 building in the Oregon Hill section of Richmond, VA.]( "St. Andrew's School Photo - The students of St. Andrew's School and our historic, 1901 building in the Oregon Hill section of Richmond, VA.")
(Episcopal)
227 S Cherry Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-4545
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ephesus Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3700 Midlothian Tpke
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 233-4582
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 233-4582
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students Sports: 3
Anna Julia Cooper School
(Christian)
2100 N. 29th St.
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 822-6610
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 822-6610
2.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
323 N 20th St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 447-7493
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 447-7493
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Jamess Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1205 W Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 358-9788
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 358-9788
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
4207 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 231-1452
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 231-1452
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Providence Montessori Christian School
Montessori School (Christian)
1900 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Richmond Preparatory Christian Academy
(Christian)
400 South Addison Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 545-3108
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 545-3108
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Grange Hall Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
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19301 Hull Street Rd.
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 739-6265
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 739-6265
9102.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 724 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Moseley Elementary School
(Math: 87%)
7100 Magnolia Green Parkway
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 639-8914
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 639-8914
9103.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 972 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Winterpock Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
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9000 Elementary Way Loop
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
9103.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 834 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2210 Batterson Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
9104.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Cosby High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14300 Fox Club Parkway
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-8340
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-8340
9104.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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