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Grace Covenant Community School At First Mennonite

601 E. Parham Rd Richmond, VA 23227

Tel: (804) 502-8566

www.firstmennonitechurch.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 36 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Grace Covenant Community School At First Mennonite in Richmond, VA serves 36 students from pre–kindergarten through fourth grade in a suburban setting.
Founded in 1905, this co–educational school offers a nonsectarian elementary education with a student body representing 43.75 percent students of color.
The school operates with one teacher and has a student–teacher ratio of 36:1.
Grace Covenant is among the oldest private schools in Virginia, reflecting a long–standing educational presence in the Richmond suburb.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 36 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Grace Covenant Community School At First Mennonite ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Grace Covenant Community School At First Mennonite
Pre-K	20
1	2
2	3
3	3
4	8

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Year Founded

1905

Student Body

Total Students

36 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

44%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

36:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Elisabeth Snodgrass Norman, activist -
- Edward Gray Hathaway, author -
- Katherine Scott Crockett Hathaway, philanthropist -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Grace Covenant Community School At First Mennonite?

Grace Covenant Community School At First Mennonite famous alumni include: Elisabeth Snodgrass Norman, activist, Edward Gray Hathaway, author and Katherine Scott Crockett Hathaway, philanthropist.

What is Grace Covenant Community School At First Mennonite's ranking?

Grace Covenant Community School At First Mennonite ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Grace Covenant Community School At First Mennonite?

The application deadline for Grace Covenant Community School At First Mennonite is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Richmond, VA is $18,255 for elementary schools and $22,060 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Richmond, VA is 63% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).