Metropolitan Day School serves 21 students in grades 7-12, is a member of the Other school association(s).
The student:teacher of Metropolitan Day School is 21:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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.: 30%
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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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Providence Montessori Christian School
Montessori School (Christian)
Grades: PK-1 | 18 students 0.8 miles 1900 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
0.8
PK-1
18
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 195 students 0.9 miles 3418 Noble Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-7524
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-7524
0.9
PK-8
195
Geara Group/educational Developmental Center
Special Education School
Grades: 3-12 | 29 students 1 miles 3001 Fifth Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2600
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2600
1
3-12
29
Grades: PK-8 | 211 students 1.1 miles 1301 Robin Hood Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
1.1
PK-8
211
Grades: 5-8 | 70 students 1.1 miles 1311 Overbrook Rd
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 329-6300
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 329-6300
1.1
5-8
70
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