Sabot School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked VA School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 257 students
Yearly Tuition: $20,440
Acceptance rate: 50%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 26 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Sabot School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Sabot School
Nursery	40
Pre-K	30
Kind	26
1	35
2	31
3	14
4	17
5	15
6	20
7	18
8	11

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Year Founded

1972

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Campus Size

28 acres

Student Body

Total Students

257 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

55%

Average Class Size

16 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

9th Grade Language ArtsAlgebra I

Earth Science with LabHonors Civics & Economics

Spanish II

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 26 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$20,440

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Tuition Notes

Preschool Tuition - $13,870 (8am - noon), $18,420(8am - 4pm); Lower School - $20,440 Middle School - $21,570

% on Financial Aid

26%

Acceptance Rate

50%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Karen Hurlbert

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Soccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

A variety of after-school classes/workshops available through our Beyond the Classroom program

School Notes

Sabot is a school designed to sustain children's quest for meaning and understanding, harness the power of their theories and ideas, and guide their inquiry andresearch.
In an environment that supports collaboration and respectful exchange, we challenge our students to become effective communicators and disciplined thinkers, capable of solving problems in our increasingly complex world..

School Mascot: Dragon

We invite you to learn more by contacting our Admissions Office at 804-487-4431 or [email protected].

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sabot School cost?

Sabot School's tuition is approximately $20,440 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Sabot School?

The acceptance rate of Sabot School is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 79%. Sabot School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Virginia with low acceptance rates.

Does Sabot School offer a summer program?

Yes, Sabot School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Sabot School offer?

Sabot School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Soccer.

What is Sabot School's ranking?

Sabot School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Sabot School?

The application deadline for Sabot School is Jan. 26 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 26 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Sabot School located?

Sabot School is located in the Stony Point neighborhood of Richmond, VA.

School Reviews

5 10/27/2023

This is the first time that my toddler is spending her days away from home, and we were worried it'd be tough to have so little transparency into her new life. When I wrote my daughter's teacher with questions, she was patient, thoughtful, insightful, kind, reassuring, and in all ways heavenly. She's such a calming presence and is completely emblematic of our experience in general. Cannot say enough positive things!

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Richmond, VA is $18,255 for elementary schools and $22,060 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Richmond, VA is 63% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).