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Eastern Mennonite School Photo #9 - Students wash each others' hands as they discuss the annual peace pledge and service to each other.

Eastern Mennonite School

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Eastern Mennonite School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
Student Body
Largest student body
Extracurriculars
Most extracurriculars offered
School History
Oldest founding date

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
Religious Affiliation
Mennonite
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1917

Student Body

Total Students
377 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Eastern Mennonite School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
6 courses
Advanced Courses
Calculus, English Literature, Molecular Biology, Statistics, World History
Average SAT score
1182
(Out of 1600)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Variable Tuition Program
% on Financial Aid
27%
Admissions Director
Abigail Cook
Endowment Size
$4 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
14 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Anti-Racism Student Association, Math Counts, Math League, National Honor Society (NHS), Robotics Club, Student Council Organization, We Serve Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Art Show, Chamber Choir, Drama, Junior Choir, Musical, Senior Choir, Touring Choir

School Notes

  • Eastern Mennonite School is a K-12 private school. Our curriculum and instruction is based on understandings from brain-research and modified to meet the educational, social, and emotional needs of every student. Four diploma options are available to ensure student success.
  • We respect and a celebrate various faith and cultural traditions while nurturing Christian ethics based on the example and teachings of Jesus Christ.
  • Committed faculty, staff and parents work together to provide a safe place of acceptance, belonging and care for each student and one another.
  • Students have the opportunity to engage in 11 interscholastic sports, co-curricular club offerings and a wide variety of fine and performing arts options.
  • Together, we actively seek to build positive relationships between all peoples through creative, respectful, and nonviolent means.
  • Through curricular, experiential and travel opportunities, we grow student awareness in the complexities of the world, heighten sensitivity to the needs of the less fortunate, and express appreciation for the multitude of blessings we experience in the United States.
  • Based on Jesus` teaching toward others, we encourage student volunteerism, sharing of talent, and giving of resources within local, national and world communities.
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Eastern Mennonite School often compared to?
Eastern Mennonite School is often viewed alongside schools like Blue Ridge Christian School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Eastern Mennonite School offer?
Eastern Mennonite School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Eastern Mennonite School's ranking?
Eastern Mennonite School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Eastern Mennonite School?
The application deadline for Eastern Mennonite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

View the Eastern Mennonite School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
MS Last Day of School - Middle School (12p Dismissal)
May 28, 2025 (Wednesday)
Middle School 12 pm Dismissal (Last Day of School for MS)
May 28, 2025 (Wednesday)
HS Last Day of School - High School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
Last day of school
May 28, 2026 (Thursday)