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
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School Details
Head of School
Dan Frank
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$31,280
Niche Grade
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
96
Part Time Teachers
1
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
640
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
32
Science
29
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%
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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
70 Students
University of Virginia
67 Students
Virginia Tech
62 Students
William & Mary
49 Students
Christopher Newport University
32 Students
University of Richmond
27 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University
25 Students
Elon University
25 Students
George Mason University
23 Students
Penn State
19 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
46 Students
Psychology
25 Students
Biology
20 Students
Political Science and Government
18 Students
Marketing
17 Students
Engineering
15 Students
Economics
15 Students
Finance
14 Students
Pre-Law Studies
14 Students
Computer Science
12 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/11/2024
By going to steward it has help me not only to grown as a student but help me prepare for college your teacher truly want to help me succeed and help me whenever they can.
4/18/2024
The Steward School provides an excellent education. Faculty are outstanding and invest time in supporting students both in the classroom and during community events. A hallmark of Steward is small class size. There is an emphasis on writing and projects across the curriculum. I believe this is the fundamental reason why Steward graduates are so well prepared for the rigors of college.
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.
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
About Tuckahoe Village
List Price Range
$162K - $4.5M
Homes For Sale
19
Average Home Value
$459,093
Median Lot Size
14,810 Sq Ft
% Renters
41%
Household Income
$103,030
% of College Grads
54.3%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
2,150 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
41.9%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,440 - $4,185 per month
- The Crossings at Short Pump
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 704+ Sq Ft
- 3400 Cox Rd
- Richmond, VA
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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