Powhatan School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Yearly Tuition: $18,000
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Powhatan School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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School Notes
- We learn not for school, but for life.
- Powhatan School believes that successful education creates lifelong learners who use their knowledge, creativity, and skills to be confident students in an ever-changing world. Learning should be active, authentic, immersive, and purposeful; deeper through interdisciplinary thinking, technical acuity, collaboration, and inquiry-based learning. We do this within the nurturing Pk-8 small school model.
- Established in 1948, Powhatan School is an independent K-8 Day School accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools and is a member of both the National Association of Independent Schools. Powhatan School opened the 2017-18 school year today with an enrollment of 247 students. Powhatan serves families in Clarke County, Frederick County, Western Loudoun County, Warren County, Winchester City and the panhandle of West Virginia.
- Powhatan is fully accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools and holds memberships with the Elementary School Center, the National Association of Independent Schools, the Virginia Association of Independent Schools, the Virginia Math League, the Educational Records Bureau, and the National Science Teachers Association.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Powhatan School cost?
Powhatan School's tuition is approximately $18,000 for private students.
What sports does Powhatan School offer?
Powhatan School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Powhatan School's ranking?
Powhatan School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Powhatan School?
The application deadline for Powhatan School is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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