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GM

1 1st St
Richmond, VA 23226
GM is a co–ed alternative school in Richmond, VA, serving students in grades K through 5 within the Three Chopt neighborhood.
The school operates with a casual dress code in a suburban community setting.
GM enrolls students in early elementary grades, providing an education option for families seeking K–5 private schooling in Richmond.
The school is frequently compared to nearby Richmond private schools such as Richmond Waldorf School and St. Andrew's School.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5

Student Body

Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics and Faculty

Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
language explorationSTEAM


Recreational Athletic Programs:
nature enrichment

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are GM often compared to?
GM is often viewed alongside schools like Richmond Waldorf School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for GM?
The application deadline for GM is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is GM located?
GM is located in the Three Chopt neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There are 6 other private schools located in Three Chopt.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Richmond, VA is $18,023 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).

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