The Steward School is a private school located in Richmond that educates students from preschool through 12th grade. In 1972, educator Helen Dixon founded the school in a church basement as a non-sectarian, coeducational alternative to other private schools in the area. Since then, the school has moved to a beautiful 37-acre campus with 700 students in attendance.
The school strives to teach the importance of personal responsibility and accomplishment as important tools for success. It uses small class sizes to focus on each student’s talents and abilities, which allows the teachers to gauge the level of expectation and support each child needs while helping them discover their passions.
Extracurricular activities are seen as an essential part of student growth. Steward is passionate about athletics, with a variety of sports offered each season, ranging from lacrosse and soccer to golf and diving. Its facilities include tennis courts, athletic fields and an athletic center with gymnasiums, indoor courts and a weight training room.
If your child loves science or the arts, Steward offers many ways for them to explore their passions. The Bryan Innovation Lab was built to give students experiential learning and is where the robotics team and Growing Leaders club meet to enhance their critical thinking skills. Other students come to the Cramer Center, where they learn to express themselves through music, dance, acting or visual mediums.
The Steward School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
11600 Gayton Rd,
Richmond, VA
710
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Dan Frank
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$31,280
Niche Grade
A+
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
96
Part Time Teachers
1
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
630
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
16
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
80.2%
Black
8.1%
Hispanic
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Two or more races
2.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#20
Best Private K12 Schools in Virginia
#35
Best Private HS in Virginia
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
James Madison University
79 Students
University of Virginia
73 Students
Virginia Tech
65 Students
William & Mary
55 Students
Christopher Newport University
38 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University
28 Students
Elon University
28 Students
University of Richmond
25 Students
George Mason University
24 Students
Penn State
23 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
56 Students
Psychology
31 Students
Biology
22 Students
Political Science and Government
21 Students
Marketing
19 Students
Pre-Law Studies
18 Students
Finance
17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
16 Students
Engineering
16 Students
Economics
16 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/29/2025
Current Senior here, I would not recommend this school if you are minority or African American. There are Bias opinions from teachers and staff and a sense of racism. The academics are good, the food is OK, and the staff is mid. But for black students I would recommened Trinity or public school before you pay 30k. Most to all black students here feel the same. The black experience here I would rate a 3/10. It is awful and many of black students have transfered becuase of this reason.
4/17/2024
We love this school. Campus, teachers, curriculum. My daughters love going everyday and if I say they can stay for aftercare, they go over the moon with excitement. Safe to say you can't go wrong here. We have both of our kids enrolled and couldn't be more pleased with the love and care and attention they get from the amazing staff.
4/6/2024
We moved to Richmond from the west coast and admittedly we worried about a culture shift for our middle schooler. Right away the faculty was so welcoming and caring. They wanted to ensure a positive transition. Our child is thrilled with the level of care received in their academic development. Our child has learning differences and the school has been fantastic at helping develop skills for their future. We are very happy.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/7/2025
We have 2 children in the Steward School and this will be our 7th year. The experience has been wonderful for us. We moved to Virginia from out of state and the Steward School was incredibly welcoming. We were matched with a host family to ease our transition. The teachers and staff care immensely f...
4/6/2025
A great experience! My child came to Steward in 9th grade and it has been rewarding watching the growth, leadership, and ambition during the 4 years there. I truly feel my child has been prepared for the next chapter. The honors and AP courses, as well as the seminar classes offered, provide next-le...
4/2/2025
Rating 5 out of 5 My son has thrived at Steward School from his first day when he started in sixth grade (he is currently in high school). Everything at Steward is top-notch from the academics to the facilities to the purposeful size and wonderful sense of community. Because of this high bar across...
12/10/2024
We have moved several times over the last five years, and our three kids have attended many different schools. Of all these schools, The Steward School is, by far, the best school we have experienced. We understood Steward to have top-flight academics, facilities, and staff, and this is certainly th...
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Map
List Price Range
$270K - $811K
Homes For Sale
15
Average Home Value
$466,039
Median Lot Size
14,810 Sq Ft
% Renters
41%
Average Household Income
$103,030
% of College Grads
54.3%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
2,151 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
38.2%
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Additional Schools in the Area
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Short Pump Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Tuckahoe Creek Park
- Fishing
- Trails
Deep Run Park & Recreation Center
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
Geese Lake Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Tuckahoe Little League
- Baseball/Softball
- Parking Lot
Deep Run Park
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The Steward School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 11600 Gayton Rd in Richmond, VA. Annual tuition is $31,280. The school has a total enrollment of 710 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. The Steward School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $466,039. Discover additional schools in the area, like Richmond Academy, Collegiate School, Mills E. Godwin High School, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Steward School.