The Goddard School–Ashland in Ashland, VA, enrolls 49 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, suburban community setting.
Founded in 1988, this co–ed early childhood program serves families seeking day care and early learning in a large suburb.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 49:1 with one teacher overseeing all enrolled students.
Approximately 11% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
As a nonsectarian private preschool in Ashland, it complements other local early learning options in the area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
49:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Goddard School - Ashland?
The application deadline for The Goddard School - Ashland is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Goddard School - Ashland is Dooley School At St. Joseph's Villa (4.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Grace Covenant Community School At First Mennonite (3.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Angeldeer Learning Center (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Angeldeer Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9562 Kings Charter Drive
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 292-5530
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 292-5530
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 7 students
Primrose School Of Atlee Commons
Daycare / Preschool
9650 Atlee Commons Dr
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 550-3400
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 550-3400
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 177 students
601 E. Parham Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 502-8566
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 502-8566
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 36 students
Dooley School At St. Joseph's Villa
Special Education School
8000 Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 553-3265
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 553-3265
4.7 miles
Gr: 2-11 | 39 students
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