Education is not the filling of a pail,
but the lighting of a fire.
WELCOME TO PEABODY SCHOOL
Serving academically advanced students since 1994
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Our Story
The History of Peabody School
Academics
A Differentiated Approach
Student Life
Going Beyond the Classroom
WHY PEABODY?
A unique educational opportunity
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Mission Driven
Founded in 1994, Peabody School is a Pre-K – 8th grade independent school serving gifted and academically advanced students, located in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Differentiated
Provides a differentiated learning experience through small class size (12-16 students) and expertly trained teachers who balance teacher-directed and student-initiated focus on inquiry and discovery.
Holistic
Embraces educating the whole child with a focus on social-emotional development, as well as extensive opportunities in fine and performing arts, service learning, athletics, electives, and extracurricular programming.
Credentialed
Accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools.
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Admissions Open House
The Peabody Admissions Open House for the 2018-19 academic year will be held on Wednesday, October 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please click on the Admissions tab to RSVP to attend!
Welcome Back to Peabody!
We are delighted to see our new and returning families - it's going to be a great first week of school! Welcome to the 2017-18 academic year!
Congratulations, Peabody Graduates!
Congratulations to our Peabody graduates, as they embark on their high school careers! The Class of 2017 will attend Renaissance School, Charlottesville High School, Albemarle High School (Math, Engineering & Science Academy), Monticello High School (Heath &...