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Frequently Asked Questions


Q: Is Lynnhaven Academy accredited?

A: Yes.
Lynnhaven Academy is accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, NCA Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, & the Northwest Accreditation Commission. Lynnhaven is also an accredited member of the Virginia Council for Private Education and the National Association of Independent Schools.

Q: Where is Lynnhaven Academy located?

A: Richmond, Virginia - A few miles across the Nickel Bridge.


Q: What is the average class size?

A: The average class size is 8 to 10 students


Q: Do your students go to college after graduating?

A: Yes! - Please click this link to be taken to the Academics page. We list the colleges our students have been accepted to within the last two years.

Q: Does Lynnhaven have sports teams or clubs

A: Lynnhaven teachers sponsor an Archery Team. and Tennis Team. Clubs are typically student run and student inspired!

Q: Do you offer Art?

A: Yes. Middle school students take art as part of their core courses. It is a required elective in Upper School.

Q: How do you deal with discipline?

A: Lynnhaven utilizes a progressive discipline approach. Please visit the parent section and review the Parent and Student Handbook

Q: Do you require your students to wear a uniform?

A: We currently do not require a uniform. We do however implement a dress code.

Q: What kind of social life is available to students in a school as small as Lynnhaven?

A: Lynnhaven is a community. It's common for students to attend sporting events together and school sponsored activities. Lynnhaven hosts social events throughout the year.

Q: Is Lynnhaven Academy a non-profit organization?

A: Yes. We are tax-exempt through section 501c3 of the IRS.


Q: How does Lynnhaven stack up against its competitors?

A: Lynnhaven offers a program that is unique among independent schools in the Richmond and surrounding areas. No assumptions are made about the skills a student has mastered based on age or grade level. Classes are small, curriculum is flexible, and students are appropriately challenged. Many students tackle curriculum well beyond their grade level.
Lynnhaven Academy is accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, NCA Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, & the Northwest Accreditation Commission. Lynnhaven is also an accredited member of the Virginia Council for Private Education and the National Association of Independent Schools.
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1000 Westover Hills Blvd - Richmond, Virginia 23225
​Office: 804-750-2300 - FAX: 804-750-2301

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  • We're Moving!
    • Transportation
  • Admissions
    • Tuition & Fees
    • Inquire
  • Explore
    • Mission
    • Head of School
    • Faculty and Staff
    • Employment Opportunities
    • At a glance
    • Audioblog
    • COVID-19
    • Donate
    • Jennifer Lynn Harris
    • School Leadership
    • Why Lynnhaven
    • In the News
    • FAQ
    • Parents
    • Governance
    • Student Life >
      • Community
  • Academics
    • School Profile
    • Accreditation
    • College Counseling
    • Graduation
    • Honor Code
    • Sassafras Seven C's
    • Technology
    • Lynnhaven Library
  • School Calendar
  • LynxNet