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2024 Best Middle Schools in the Richmond Area

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  1. #1 Best Private K-12 Schools in Richmond Area.

    The Steward School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    RICHMOND, VA,

    PK, K-12,

    63 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Steward is an education community like no other in that it is more than a school.  Steward has the unique ability to really make it feel like home!  From the faculty that truly enjoys what they....

    Read 63 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 717,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  2. #2 Best Private K-12 Schools in Richmond Area.

    St. Christopher's School

    Private School,

    RICHMOND, VA,

    PK, K-12,

    26 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says I have been so impressed with the administration, faculty and staff of St. Chris over these past two years through the very difficult Covid era. When the school shut down in March of 2020, as the...Sure, there were bumps along the way. But I appreciated the school's drive to bring as much normalcy to their students as possible. In fall of 2020, while many other schools were still trying to....

    Read 26 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 938,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

  3. #3 Best Private K-12 Schools in Richmond Area.

    Collegiate School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    RICHMOND, VA,

    PK, K-12,

    65 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Beautiful campus, amazing faculty and facilities. I came to Collegiate for high school because I was looking for a more challenging curriculum and stimulating environment. I found it here from day one. Classes are challenging, but worth it with teachers who care.Athletics are a large part of student life. Every Upper school student much compete in two sports each school year. The pace can be exhausting sometimes, but also rewarding and really helps one...Collegiate is not the most diverse school out there, but they do try to encourage people of color apply and do an excellent job making it affordable for those who can’t pay the full tuition. There...I feel very confident that Collegiate has prepared me for college and beyond..

    Read 65 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,672,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  4. #4 Best Private K-12 Schools in Richmond Area.

    St. Catherine's School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    RICHMOND, VA,

    PK, K-12,

    141 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Our experience with St. Catherine's has been fantastic since my girls were in the Early Learner program. The teachers have been amazing and have been truly supportive and accommodating to each of my....

    Read 141 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 955,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  5. #6 Best Private K-12 Schools in Richmond Area.

    Veritas School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    RICHMOND, VA,

    PK, K-12,

    31 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Our family has had the privilege of being part of the Veritas community for the last 6 years. We are thankful for the opportunity to send our children to a challenging, Christ-centered school with a....

    Read 31 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 659,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

  6. #7 Best Private K-12 Schools in Richmond Area.

    Millwood School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    MIDLOTHIAN, VA,

    PK, K-12,

    37 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says I transferred my two oldest children to Millwood after coming to the realization that public school was no longer a good fit for us. My kids are happier than they have ever been! At public school, my kids were in classes of 30+ kids, with little time for the teachers and students to forge connections. At Millwood, my kids' classes have 10-15 students and the teachers have...As a former public school teacher, I know the importance of small class sizes and building rapport with students. Millwood has exceeded all of my expectations, and I couldn't be happier! My kids are happy, healthy, learning, valued, and safe at Millwood. A+.

    Read 37 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 245,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  7. #2 Best Public Middle Schools in Richmond Area.

    Chickahominy Middle School

    Hanover County Public Schools, VA,

    6-8,

    3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I only went here for one year a long time ago but it was a wonderful experience. My teachers were very kind, hardworking, and genuinely cared about every student. Their classes were actually pretty...The only significant trouble I ever had was in gym class because I got one of the teachers that was hated by pretty much everyone in the school, and looking back as a young adult, nobody was wrong to...Overall, the academics are stellar and I really did feel loved by much of the staff!.

    Read 3 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 1,101,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  8. #11 Best Private K-12 Schools in Richmond Area.

    Grove Christian School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    RICHMOND, VA,

    PK, K-12,

    19 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I attended Grove Christian School for three years and it was amazing. I transferred in my Sophomore year because my previous public school was not preparing me to reach my fullest potential. Looking....

    Read 19 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 404,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

  9. #8 Best Public Middle Schools in Richmond Area.

    Short Pump Middle School

    Henrico County Public Schools, VA,

    6-8,

    12 Niche users give it an average review of 3.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Excellent school with EXCELLENT teachers! The perfect combination for your child if you are looking to combine extracurricular activities with an advanced education. The athletes are very....

    Read 12 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 1,125,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

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