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)
- Top-Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Grace Covenant Community School At First Mennonite ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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)
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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