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#226 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 49% of private schools
Orchard House School
Middle School · Richmond, VA
A private middle school in Richmond, VA serving grades 5th – 8th.
500 N ALLEN AVE, Richmond, VA 23220
- 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in VA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Orchard House School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,531/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,681
Median home value
$468,900
Median rent
$1,354/mo
College educated
58.9%
Homeownership
32.8%
Poverty rate
26.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogwood MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Seven Hills SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 5–8 | 0.8 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Amelia Street Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Albert Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 494 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orchard House School is listed in Richmond, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Orchard House School
Orchard House School is a private middle school in Richmond, VA, serving approximately 77 students in grades 5th-8th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #226 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orchard House School
What grades does Orchard House School serve?
Orchard House School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Orchard House School?
Orchard House School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard House School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard House School is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Orchard House School rank in VA?
Orchard House School ranks #226 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Orchard House School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orchard House School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Orchard House School a private school?
Yes, Orchard House School is a private all-girls school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Orchard House School a religious school?
Orchard House School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 164 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richmond city
- Phone
- (804) 228-2436
- Area population (ZIP 23220)
- 34,524
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 28.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23220; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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