Situated on forty-two beautiful acres overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains in historic Orange, Virginia, Grymes Memorial School is a private, coeducational day-school offering programs in junior kindergarten through eighth grade.
About Grymes
Hands-On Active Learning Environment
Our innovative curriculum emphasizes learning by doing at all grade levels. Through active learning, students engage with material meaningfully and find confidence in their achievements.
Small Class Sizes
With an average class size of 14 and a student to staff ratio of 7 to 1, students are given the individualized attention they need to meet challenges with encouragement and support.
Emphasis on the Arts
Weekly music and visual arts classes foster confidence in self-expression, while class plays and Declamations throughout the year allow children to develop important public speaking skills.
Character-Driven Community
Our core values of respect, responsibility, kindness and honor (or honesty) set the stage for a warm and loving school family.
1947
Year Founded 70 Years and Counting!
150
Number of Students Age 3 – Grade 8
14
Average Class Size
7
Students per Teacher on Average
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The Latest Happenings
Looking Back: September 2018
Secret Hike Day
Near the end of September the upper school took part in “secret hike” day. It’s called that because it is not announced that there will be a hike until the day before it happens. This is a tradition that was started in the 90’s and has stayed strong. This year the 7th and 8th grade hiked Old Rag while the 5th and 6th graders hiked from the Market at Grelen to James Madison’s Montpelier.
2018 – 2019 Academic Calendar
Click the link to find important dates for the coming school year so you can plan ahead!
Our Program
It is our goal to develop well-rounded, tenacious thinkers, skillful writers and confident speakers who grow to become intellectually curious young adults. At every grade level, Grymes students are given the challenges, opportunities and support they need to find their voice, discover their talents and find joy in learning.
Enroll your Child
Our Admissions team will guide you through the enrollment process to make each step as convenient and worry-free as possible.
Any questions along the way? Call 540-672-1010. We’re happy to help!