Redeemer Classical School vs. Eastern Mennonite School
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Eastern Mennonite School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Overview
At Redeemer, dedicated faculty partner with parents to provide PK - 12th grade students with a quality education that prepares them for a lifetime of learning and leading well.
Our classical Christian curriculum utilizes time-tested methods and content to train students to think critically, communicate winsomely, discern the truth, and promote meaningful change.
Redeemer touts both robust, college-preparatory academics as well as a nurturing Christian community - a combination that develops wise and virtuous citizens who value and promote the good, the true and the beautiful.
Our vision: Eastern Mennonite School envisions a school where every student belongs, thrives, and lives God's call.
Our mission: Eastern Mennonite School joins home and church in calling students to faith in Jesus Christ, academic excellence, personal integrity, and compassionate service in the world.
Grades Offered
PK-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Year Founded
2004
1917
Students Body
Total Students
269 students
377 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
24
-
Kindergarten Students
35
16
Grade 1 Students
32
16
Grade 2 Students
19
17
Grade 3 Students
36
19
Grade 4 Students
30
19
Grade 5 Students
20
20
Grade 6 Students
28
33
Grade 7 Students
12
40
Grade 8 Students
14
35
Grade 9 Students
5
43
Grade 10 Students
5
36
Grade 11 Students
5
42
Grade 12 Students
4
41
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
37 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
1%
99%
Average Class Size
n/a
16
Number of AP Classes
n/a
6
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:10
Average SAT score
1270
1182
Average ACT score
27
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(khakis and polos for daily)
(khakis and polos for daily)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,000
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Tuition Notes
Families can apply for tuition assistance through a third party.
Variable Tuition Program
% on Financial Aid
22%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,300
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Admissions Director
Jaye Brumfield
Abigail Cook
Admissions Associate
Teresa Patton
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
14
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Basketball Club, Drama Club, Piano Lessons, Soccer Club, STEAM Club, Yearbook Club
Anti-Racism Student Association, Art Show, Chamber Choir, Drama, Junior Choir, Math Counts, Math League, Musical, National Honor Society (NHS), Robotics Club, Senior Choir, Student Council Organization, Touring Choir, We Serve Club