Lynnhaven School provides a social learning experience built on the principles of progressive education.
Each and every student is expected to pursue successes, to celebrate victories, and to learn from defeats.
It is through self-reliance, integrity, compassion and humor, that our students embrace and balance the freedom to be, with the responsibility to do.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked VA School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Yearly Tuition: $24,500
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lynnhaven School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2010
Colors
Orange and Blue
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 8, 2026
Last Day of School
Thu. May 27, 2027
Campus Size
30 acres
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Average Class Size
8 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
8 courses
List of Courses Offered
AP/Advanced Courses
AP EnglishAP US Government & Politics
AP US HistoryAP World History
Environmental ScienceGeography
ResearchSeminar
Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,500
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,500
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Daniela Fenwrick
Admissions Associate
Evan Liddiard
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art ClubChess Club
MakerSpaceModel UN
NHSReading club
Yearbook Club
School Notes
- School Motto: The Freedom to be. The responsibility to do
- School Mascot: Lynx
- Lynnhaven School was founded as "Lynnhaven Academy" in 2010 by education leader Dr. Johnathan Harris.Dr. Harris grew up in rural southwest Virginia, and as the youngest of five children, he often felt like school was in the way. What he wanted to be doing was playing outside on his farm, playing baseball, or working at the "animal hospital" where his late mother had worked. His sister, Jennifer, felt the same way.Jennifer loved animals and grew a passion for helping people, which led to a nursing career. She felt that learning was fun, but that school itself just wasn't built for her. Dr. Harris and Jennifer would talk about what the "perfect" school would look like. Small, fun, hands-on, free of bullying, problem-solving at the core of learning, and teachers who could connect with and care for their students. It needed to be a safe place.Dr. Harris always kept those conversations tucked away in his memory. While he was in college, preparing to be a teacher, Jennifer passed away after years of health complications. After teaching and working in administration for a little over a decade, Dr. Harris knew one thing: the system wasn't working. And the dream that started between him and his sister surfaced again. Dr. Harris knew the only way to actualize what he and Jennifer envisioned was if he created it. Dr. Harris wanted to build a HAVEN "that accepted students for who and where they are, cared for them as individuals, worked with their hopes, embraced their dreams, and stayed with them along their journey." Lynnhaven was born. "Lynn" in memory of his sister, Jennifer Lynn Harris, and "Haven" represent the safe place of refuge they always wished school could be.
- On the commuter train to Alexandria, each day and night, Dr. Harris wrote out his plan for what would become Lynnhaven School. A school rooted in progressive education and founded on the belief that all individuals are called to learn, think, and grow, engaging in a community as their true selves.From the very beginning students met around the table working together and building each other up as learners. It is together with humor and joy that they celebrated strengths and worked on weaknesses, a practice that Lynnhaven still follows today.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lynnhaven School cost?
Lynnhaven School's tuition is approximately $24,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Lynnhaven School?
The acceptance rate of Lynnhaven School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
What sports does Lynnhaven School offer?
Lynnhaven School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field and Winter Track.
What is Lynnhaven School's ranking?
Lynnhaven School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest average SAT score and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Lynnhaven School?
The application deadline for Lynnhaven School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 3/26/2020
Lynnhaven's unique environment delivers a challenging college-prep curriculum infused with art, hands-on projects, collaboration, and experiential learning. Small classes are taught creatively without the pressures of high stakes testing getting in the way. Your child's social-emotional growth isn't left out of the equation at here. Lynnhaven is school the way it should be. Finding Lynnhaven changed our lives for the better.
5 3/25/2020
What a wonderful place. Can't say enough good things about Lynnhaven. They offer the rigor my son needs as well as the compassion and understanding to help him recover his confidence. They provide an experience unlike any other school with real hands-on learning and exposure to all Richmond has to offer.
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