The Covenant School
The Covenant School is a non-denominational, college-preparatory, day school offering a Christian Liberal Arts and Sciences curriculum to 700 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 (2023)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
652 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
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 $12,850
Pre-K Full Day $14,300
Grades K-5 $18,850
Grades 6-8 $21,900
Grades 9-12 $22,500
% 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.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does The Covenant School offer?
The Covenant School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. The Covenant School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for most sports offered.
What is The Covenant School's ranking?
The Covenant School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for The Covenant School?
The application deadline for The Covenant 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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