Metropolitan Day School (2026 Profile)

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Metropolitan Day School

2824 North Ave
Richmond, VA 23222

Tel: (804) 321-2595

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Metropolitan Day School in Richmond, VA serves 21 co鈥揺d students in grades 7 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased special education program.

The school has one teacher, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 21:1.

Located in the Northern Barton Heights neighborhood, the school enrolls a student body that is 100% students of color.

Metropolitan Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for diversity.

Tuition and additional enrollment details align with local private school norms in the Richmond area.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Metropolitan Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Student Body

Total Students

21 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Metropolitan Day School?

The application deadline for Metropolitan Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Metropolitan Day School located?

Metropolitan Day School is located in the Northern Barton Heights neighborhood of Richmond, VA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Richmond, VA is $18,059 for elementary schools and $21,417 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Richmond, VA is 63% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).