The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.
Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.
The Goddard School's AdvancED and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX. Learning Program reaches more than 45,000 students in 430+ Goddard Schools in 35 states.
The Goddard School's comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success.
To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit www.goddardschool.com. Learning for fun. Learning for life.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked VA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Goddard School-rivers Bend ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
248 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goddard School-rivers Bend's ranking?
Goddard School-rivers Bend ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Goddard School-rivers Bend?
The application deadline for Goddard School-rivers Bend is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Goddard School-rivers Bend located?
Goddard School-rivers Bend is located in the Rivers Bend neighborhood of Chester, VA.
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