Powhatan School serves 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS).
The student:teacher of Powhatan School is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Yearly Tuition: $18,000
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Powhatan School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
ACT Score
Student Body
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1948
Student Body
Total Students
250 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
13 students
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1330
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
Average Percentile SSAT
90%
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
We have a dress code, not a uniform.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,000
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,200
Admissions Director
Mr. Hatfield
Endowment Size
$4 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
School Notes
- We learn not for school, but for life.
- Powhatan School believes that successful education creates lifelong learners who use their knowledge, creativity, and skills to be confident students in an ever-changing world. Learning should be active, authentic, immersive, and purposeful; deeper through interdisciplinary thinking, technical acuity, collaboration, and inquiry-based learning. We do this within the nurturing Pk-8 small school model.
- Established in 1948, Powhatan School is an independent K-8 Day School accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools and is a member of both the National Association of Independent Schools.Powhatan School opened the 2017-18 school year today with an enrollment of 247 students. Powhatan serves families in Clarke County, Frederick County, Western Loudoun County, Warren County, Winchester City and the panhandle of West Virginia.
- Powhatan is fully accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools and holds memberships with the Elementary School Center, the National Association of Independent Schools, the Virginia Association of Independent Schools, the Virginia Math League, the Educational Records Bureau, and the National Science Teachers Association.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Powhatan School cost?
Powhatan School's tuition is approximately $18,000 for private students.
What schools are Powhatan School often compared to?
Powhatan School is often viewed alongside schools like Keystone Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Powhatan School offer?
Powhatan School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Powhatan School's ranking?
Powhatan School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Powhatan School?
The application deadline for Powhatan School is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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