Orchard House School

500 N Allen Ave
Richmond, VA 23220

www.orchardhouse.org

Orchard House School serves 73 students in grades 5-8, is a member of the National Coalition of Girls, the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the State or regional independent school association.

The student:teacher of Orchard House School is 9:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 73 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Coalition of Girls
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

73 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 30%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 73 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Richmond, VA is $14,089 for elementary schools and $15,217 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Richmond, VA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).