Nurturing a love of learning
Through academic challenge and exploration
In a supportive and caring community
To help children light their own path toward a life of impact
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
Learning Beyond the Classroom
2020 Campaign
Peabody School is pleased to announce the Peabody 2020 Capital Campaign, along with plans to build a new, state-of-the-art academic building that will be an environmentally friendly asset to our Peabody community. Please take a moment to learn about this exciting initiative!
WHY PEABODY?
A unique educational opportunity
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Mission Driven
Founded in 1994 and located in Charlottesville, VA, Peabody is an independent school serving academically advanced students in PreK – Grade 8.
Differentiated
Peabody provides a differentiated learning experience through small class size (9-16 students) and expertly trained teachers who balance teacher-directed and student-initiated focus on inquiry and discovery.
Holistic
Peabody 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
Peabody is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC).
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Peabody School Class of 2020 College Plans
We are so excited for our 2020 Peabody graduates on their college selections! Larissa Barbosa-Ferreira (Madeira) - Barnard College Amee Cheema (MHS) - University of Virginia Rudy Garrett (MHS) - William & Mary Max Goff (MHS) - Piedmont Virginia CC Sonya Inkelas...
Admission Tours
Peabody offers group tours on our Open House days (Wednesday, October 9, 2024 and Wednesday, February 12, 2025) and individual tours the rest of the year for parents interested in learning more about our programs. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and give parents...
Congratulations, Peabody Class of 2024!
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 on their graduation and high school selections! Maddy Belle Alimard - Charlottesville High School; Amelia Anderson - Hunterdon Central High School (NJ); Jasper Barry - Western Albemarle High School; Beacon Bassett-Taurel - St....