Grove Christian School

Grove Christian School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
8701 RIDGE Rd,  Richmond, VA
3.7
2.8
404 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Heidi Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average GPA
3.69
Annual Tuition
$8,900
Religious Affiliation
Baptist

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
41
Part Time Teachers
1
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
560
Verbal
620
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
90%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
61.7%
Black
22.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%
Hispanic
5.2%
Two or more races
4.7%

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Liberty University 22 Students
James Madison University 11 Students
Longwood University 10 Students
Virginia Tech 9 Students
Christopher Newport University 9 Students
University of Virginia 8 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 8 Students
George Mason University 7 Students
William & Mary 7 Students
Old Dominion University 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 14 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Education 6 Students
Elementary Education 5 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 4 Students
Nursing 3 Students
Pre-Law Studies 3 Students
Mechanical Engineering 3 Students
Film and Video Studies 3 Students
Psychiatric and Mental Health Services 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 18 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/23/2024
I think that having more on site activities for the older kids in highschool. that would be a great idea.
2.0 Junior
11/21/2023
Grove Christian School is overwhelmingly disorganised to the degree of the school forcing the student to figuring out everything by themselves.
5.0 Senior
12/30/2022
I love Grove, the best school for me to transfer to and finish my last 2.5 years of high school when the pandemic hit.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 20 Reviews
1.0 other
5/23/2025
I unfortunately attended this school for two years. I started my education before this school at a different private school that balanced including religion into their education while also ensuring students excelled in their education so you can imagine my disappointment when I attended this school...
1.0 parent
5/23/2025
I have never seen a school this bad. The teachers and staff were horrible people, treated my kids like crap and even told them multiple times that they were too emotional. The bullies would not get in trouble but instead the kids who got bullied would. My kid was a victim of extreme bullying that ev...
1.0 other
5/23/2025
I spent a significant portion of my education at this school. Many teachers are unqualified and downright nasty people. The good teachers usually quit-the administrators are all horrid. Issues are handled disproportionately and with favoritism. Discipline is based on a students favor within the admi...
5.0 parent
1/15/2025
We love Grove! My boys love going to Grove! They love the teachers and have made wonderful friends. I love that they are getting an excellent education that is God-centered!

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Grove Christian School is a private Baptist school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 8701 RIDGE Rd in Richmond, VA. Annual tuition is $8,900. The school has a total enrollment of 404 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Grove Christian School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+. The average GPA is 3.69. The average SAT score is 1180. The average home value in this area is $896,064. Discover additional schools in the area, like Collegiate School, Shaarei Torah of Richmond, Yeshiva of Virginia, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Grove Christian School.

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