Grymes Memorial School is a co-educational day school founded in 1947 set on 42 acres in Orange, VA. The Grymes experience is consciously grounded in a rigorous academic program reinforced by strong community values of honor, respect, responsibility, and kindness. Equally important, Grymes students are free to be kids.
Imagination and creative play are part of every day, with our rural campus serving as a 42-acre discovery laboratory.
This interweaving of structure, freedom, challenge, and play gives students strong roots from which they can raise their sights to the expanding horizons of high school, college, and the world beyond.
Our philosophy is based on these five key principles: Nurturing Character, Building Thinkers, Cultivating Creativity, Fostering Community, and Launching Joyful Learners..
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Yearly Tuition: $18,455
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Grymes Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1947
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
166 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
16 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Dress for success: collared shirts, slacks, and collared dresses, No jeans except on Fridays & Dress Down Days
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,455
Tuition Notes
Financial Aid is available for students in grades K-8. Bus transportation included in tuition for Earlysville, Ruckersville, Keswick, Madison, Culpeper, Greene, Louisa, Spotsylvania, and Fredericksburg.
% on Financial Aid
52%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
Admissions Director
Angie Olds
Admissions Associate
Angie Olds
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Field trips to Washington DC, Overnight field trips, Richmond and other area attractions, Student Leadership Council, UVA Writer's Eye Competition. Folgers Shakepeare Festival Participants
Club or Organization:
Engineering Club, STEM
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama
Club or Organization:
Engineering Club, STEM
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama
School Notes
- Small classes and challenging curriculum; Spanish for all grades; Art, Music, Library, Drama, daily PE Classes; Middle School Athletics; Bus transportation included in tuitionfor Earlysville, Ruckersville, Keswick, Madison, Culpeper, Greene, Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, Louisa and Orange.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Grymes Memorial School cost?
Grymes Memorial School's tuition is approximately $18,455 for private students.
What sports does Grymes Memorial School offer?
Grymes Memorial School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Grymes Memorial School's ranking?
Grymes Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Grymes Memorial School?
The application deadline for Grymes Memorial School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 11/19/2018
Our son and daughter are doing wonderfully at Grymes. The education is excellent and is well balanced with art and play.
5 11/19/2018
Our son and daughter are doing wonderfully at Grymes. The education is excel and is well balance with the arts and play.
5 9/23/2014
We love this school for our son. He loves it and is doing so well there.
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