The Covenant School
The Covenant School is a non-denominational, college-preparatory, day school offering a Christian Liberal Arts and Sciences curriculum to over 652 students in Pre-K through Grade 12.
Our Christian Liberal Arts and Sciences education calls students to a broad range of study, encompassing literature, history, math, science, and the arts.
We invite students to live a life of virtue founded upon the truths of the Christian faith and challenge them to live a life consistent with those things.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 652 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
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Top Rankings
The Covenant School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1985
Student Body
Total Students
652 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
14 students
Number of AP Courses
7 courses
Average SAT score
1258
Average ACT score
25
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Pre-K Half Day $11,070
Pre-K Full Day $12,350
Grades K-5 $16,250
Grades 6-8 $18,900
Grades 9-12 $19,380
% on Financial Aid
41%
Admissions Director
Betsy Carter
Admissions Associate
Catherine McFarland
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Clubs, Community Service Projects, Drama Productions
School Notes
- Two campuses: the Birdwood Campus that houses our Lower School (Pre-K-5) is located in downtown Charlottesville and the Hickory Campus that houses our Middle and Upper Schools (6-12) is conveniently located in Albemarle County.
Profile last updated: 09/22/2021
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