Welcome

Welcome to James River Day School! If you are looking for an independent school where your child will be known well and will be intellectually inspired, you have found the right place.

James River Day School is a K-8 school where students learn the habits of scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. Our graduates read and write well. Our graduates have had the chance to play a variety of team sports. Our graduates have served the community and understand the importance of community service. Our graduates have developed good character. Our graduates possess integrity, curiosity, responsibility, and compassion.

At James River Day School, our students thrive because we have an excellent faculty and a student-teacher ratio that allows each student to be known well by his or her teachers. In this safe and nurturing environment, our students grow to their fullest potential.

If you are interested in learning more about James River Day School, please contact us at (434) 384-7385.

Mary Riser
Head of School