School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild/Moderate Learning Differences, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Other Health Impaired
Year Founded
1998
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
5 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$60,000
Admissions Director
Don Williams
Admissions Associate
Mike Forman
School Notes
- The Discovery School Of Virginia for Boys and the Discovery School of Virginia for Girls serve young people who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and learning problems.
- The 318 acre boys program and 150 acre girls program are located on separate campuses in the rolling uplands of central Virginia.
- The Discovery Schools use a group problem-solving process and the natural environment to promote a student's overall positive development.
- The Discovery School Of Virginia for Boys and the Discovery School of Virginia for Girls serve young people who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and learning problems.
- The 318 acre boys program and 150 acre girls program are located on separate campuses in the rolling uplands of central Virginia.
- The Discovery Schools use a group problem-solving process and the natural environment to promote a student's overall positive development.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Discovery School Of Virginia cost?
The Discovery School Of Virginia's tuition is approximately $60,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for The Discovery School Of Virginia?
The application deadline for The Discovery School Of Virginia is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 23
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(434) 985-2811
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(800) 432-2480
Distance: 35.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
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(540) 946-7700
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Woodstock, VA 22664
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Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 23
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(434) 842-4406
Distance: 44.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 6
All-boys
273 Mayo Drive
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(434) 985-2811
Distance: 71.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13
All-boys (Baptist)
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Distance: 35.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
All-boys
255 South Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7700
Distance: 86.6 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 11
614 South Main St.
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 23
All-boys (Baptist)
4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4406
Distance: 71.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13
All-boys (Baptist)
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Distance: 35.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
All-boys
255 South Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7700
Distance: 86.6 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 11
614 South Main St.
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Distance: 45.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
235 W Frederick St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-0356
Distance: 57.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 985 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19
All-boys (Episcopal)
711 Saint Christophers Road
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(804) 282-3185
Distance: 106.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 20
14120 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 537-0355
Distance: 3.5 mi
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108 Yogaville Way
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(434) 969-4383
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Christian
164 Industrial Park Rd
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(434) 983-4810
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31139 N James Madison Hwy
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(434) 581-3874
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 23
All-boys (Baptist)
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(434) 842-4406
Distance: 19.9 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
1874 Anderson Highway Building A
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(804) 492-9940
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 62 students
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31139 N James Madison Hwy
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(434) 581-3874
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 23
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(434) 842-4406
Distance: 19.9 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
1874 Anderson Highway Building A
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-9940
Distance: 23.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
1916 Redfields Rd
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-7373
Distance: 24.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
169 Police Tower Road
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-2345
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Christian
164 Industrial Park Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-4810
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 62 students
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31139 N James Madison Hwy
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(434) 581-3874
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 23
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(434) 842-4406
Distance: 19.9 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
1874 Anderson Highway Building A
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-9940
Distance: 23.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
1916 Redfields Rd
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-7373
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Christian
164 Industrial Park Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-4810
Distance: 23.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
1916 Redfields Rd
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-7373
Distance: 24.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10
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(434) 392-4131
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(434) 352-2345
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Appomattox County High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
198 Evergreen Avenue
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-7146
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-7146
9103.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 731 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
185 Learning Lane
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-5766
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-5766
9103.6 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Appomattox Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
176 Kids Place
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-7463
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-7463
9103.7 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Appomattox Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Church St
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-8257
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-8257
9103.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Tye River Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5198 Thomas Nelson Hwy
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(434) 263-8960
Arrington, VA 22922
(434) 263-8960
9106.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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