Metropolitan Day School (2026-27 Profile)

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Metropolitan Day School

2824 North Ave Richmond, VA 23222

Tel: (804) 321-2595

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

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About the School

Metropolitan Day School in Richmond, VA serves 21 coâ€“ed students in grades 7 through 12 within a nonsectarian, cityâ€“based special education program.
The school has one teacher, resulting in a studentâ€“teacher 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 (2026-27)

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

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Metropolitan Day School
5	1
7	3
8	12
9	1
10	1
11	2
12	1

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Student Body

Total Students

21 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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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