Metropolitan Day School in Richmond, VA serves 21 co–ed students in grades 7 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based special education program.
The school has one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 21:1.
Located in the Northern Barton Heights neighborhood, the school enrolls a student body that is 100% students of color.
Metropolitan Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for diversity.
Tuition and additional enrollment details align with local private school norms in the Richmond area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Metropolitan Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Metropolitan Day School?
The application deadline for Metropolitan Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Metropolitan Day School located?
Metropolitan Day School is located in the Northern Barton Heights neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Metropolitan Day School is Geara Group/educational Developmental Center (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Providence Montessori Christian School (0.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Providence Montessori Christian School
Montessori School (Christian)
1900 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
3418 Noble Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-7524
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-7524
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Geara Group/educational Developmental Center
Special Education School
3001 Fifth Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2600
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2600
1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 29 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4
1301 Robin Hood Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1311 Overbrook Rd
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 329-6300
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 329-6300
1.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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