Orchard House School (Orchard House) is a private all-girls middle school in the Fan District. Its goal is to educate and inspire young women in fifth through eighth grades.
Orchard House’s charming campus is located on North Allen Avenue in the southern end of the neighborhood, and welcomes young women from dozens of zip codes across the region.
Leadership is at the heart of the Orchard House curriculum. Programs are designed to provide students with vital skills and opportunities to learn and practice leadership in the school and communities. Faculty and staff are dedicated to teaching all students academics, social responsibility, emotional integrity and physical well-being.
Participation in sports is also encouraged by administrators, and girls can opt to compete in field hockey, basketball and soccer. Hands-on learning is paramount here, and you’ll find that students often leave school to participate in cultural events and athletics throughout the Fan. Students of Orchard House can walk or bike to nearby museums, historical landmarks, and Virginia Commonwealth University.
Administrators say that graduates of Orchard House School are often recognized for their strong leadership skills, talents and contributions.
Orchard House School
79
Students
A+
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Annual Tuition
$24,500
Niche Grade
A+
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
11
Full Time Teachers
6
Part Time Teachers
5
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
84.6%
Black
9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.1%
Hispanic
1.3%
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This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/25/2024
Orchard House Middle School is an extraordinary place. The school offers a creative, welcoming and supportive environment to girls at a critical and formative stage, while at the same time ensuring a superior education. Add to all of this a charming -almost like a storybook- school building filled with warmth. Truly special.
9/24/2024
What I particularly admire about the school is the quality of the teachers. They are kind and communicative, find creative ways for students to learn, and are true role models. My daughter truly enjoys her time at school.
11/12/2019
Our daughter attended Orchard House School and is now a senior in high school, preparing to transition to college next fall. OHS was the perfect place for her to learn, grow, and navigate the challenges of adolescence, while gaining a level of confidence that has propelled her throughout the past four years. She learned to think critically, write clearly and succinctly, and develop and articulate her opinions. We love OHS.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/24/2025
I don't recommend going to this school. As a current student Orchard House used to have an amazing staff but a lot of the great and dedicated teachers retired or left. The teachers now are lazy with assignments and lack the proper skills to manage a classroom, espicially the English and Spanish teac...
5/24/2019
My daughter is currently a 7, and I can't say enough positive things about her experience. She has gained so much confidence and enjoys school and learning again. I'm impressed by her organizational, planning and study skills she's developed since being at OH. Its wonderful for middle school girls t...
8/23/2018
My daughter's experience at this school helped prepare her for life beyond academics. Orchard House encourages the full development of young ladies as people and not just students. It was a wonderful feeling knowing that my daughter was totally safe and cared for at school everyday.
3/23/2018
I am an alum of this school and am currently in high school. Those four years in middle school were some of the best years of my life, both socially and academically. I made relationships with girls that are still strong today. I gained incredible studying and learning habits that are benefiting me...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Dawn Roy
Dawn Roy
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64 Total Sales
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$315K - $778K Price Range
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Cornell Urquhart
Cornell Urquhart
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4 Near This School
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Steve Sawyer
Steve Sawyer
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Map
About The Fan
List Price Range
$120K - $2.9M
Homes For Sale
15
Average Home Value
$839,631
Median Lot Size
2,613 Sq Ft
% Renters
75%
Household Income
$100,987
% of College Grads
75.2%
Median Age
28
Average House Size
2,540 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
74.0%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,626 - $3,771 per month
- The Alder on Dabney
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 483+ Sq Ft
- 2001 Dabney Rd
- Richmond, VA
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- 9th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Monroe Park
Scuffletown Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Paradise Park
- Trails
- Playground
Meadow Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Federal Park
- Playground
Lombardy & Park Avenue Triangle
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Sydney Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
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