Admissions Welcome

The Carmel School currently enrolls 250 students for the 2023-2024 academic year in grades pre-K through 12.

Yes, The Carmel School is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS).

Across all divisions, we believe that every child is a gift from God, and we take great joy in helping each student uncover their own unique academic, physical, emotional, and spiritual talents.

The Lower School cultivates a love for learning through Biblical integration, interactive hands-on experiences, and a nurturing school environment that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Small class sizes promote numerous opportunities for differentiated instruction and personal learning while building positive relationships throughout the school community. 

As the bridge between the Lower and Upper schools, our Middle School teachers and curriculum seek to challenge students in grades six through eight (6-8) academically and socially to prepare them for success in the Upper School. Middle School students are able to earn high school credit in eighth (8th) grade by taking Algebra, Spanish, and Earth Science. 

The Upper School curriculum strives to prepare our ninth through twelfth grade (9th-12th) students to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors. Our curriculum is continuously reviewed and evaluated, and our teachers collaborate to make our academic programs the best they can be. We encourage our students to strive for acceptance in a four-year college or university and craft our curriculum to meet rigorous collegiate expectations.

The Carmel School student-to-teacher ratio is 12:1 or less.

Absolutely! Please call 804-448-3288 or email [email protected] to schedule a tour today!

Yes! We provide a robust AP program. We currently offer:

AP Chemistry
AP Calculus
AP Computer Principles
AP English Literature
AP Environmental Science
AP European History
AP Government
AP Human Geography
AP Psychology
AP Spanish
AP Statistics
AP Language

Yes. The dress code provides and supports an environment free of distraction and conducive to learning. Our school uniform includes:

• Shirts must be solid white, navy, or light blue and must be collared (i.e., Polo or Oxford style).
• Sweaters or sweatshirts without a hood must be navy, light blue, white, or gray, and the shirt collar must be clearly visible.
  • Only hoodies with The Carmel School logo are permitted.
• Boys’ pants must be navy or khaki-colored, of an appropriate length.
• Girls’ skirts, jumpers, trousers, or shorts must be solid navy or khaki-colored and of an appropriate length (no shorter than fingertip length).
• Pants should be worn at the natural waistline, and no student undergarments should be visible.
• Shoes must be closed-toe, appropriate for school activities, and worn at all times.

Yes! We welcome families to visit our campus and meet faculty and students for Open House events throughout the year. Please call 804-448-3288 or email [email protected] for details.

We are the Wildcats!

Absolutely! Students in Grades 6-12 have the opportunity to play competitive sports for our championship-caliber athletic program. Carmel’s teams are among the best in our athletic conference (VMAC) and compete annually in VISAA championship tournaments. Nearly 85% of our students play at least one of the following sports:

Fall:

• Cross Country (co-ed)
• Volleyball (girls)
• Soccer (boys)
• Tennis (girls)

Winter:

• Swimming (co-ed)
• Basketball (girls, boys)

Spring:

• Baseball (boys)
• Softball (girls)
• Tennis (boys)
• Soccer (girls)

To learn more about our athletic programs, contact our Athletic Director today! [email protected]