Mcswain Elementary School Competitors

Stuart Hall School is an Episcopal day and boarding school in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, providing a college preparatory education for area day students in grades 6-12 and boarding students from around the world in grades 8-12. Headquartered in Staunton, Virginia, our School enjoys a rich history of more than 175 years, all while maintaining a progressive and forward-thinking program. We believe in and live by our mission to prepare students of all faiths for success worldwide, preparing them for engaged lives of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and contribution. As a part of our continuous focus on providing a premiere 6-12 educational experience, our offerings as a small, independent school are extensive and diverse. Our focus on Mastery Learning, small and personalized class sizes, project-based community learning, student-teacher relationships, and more positions our School as a challenging yet enriching program that prioritizes educational excellence and personal growth. A member of Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia, Stuart Hall is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Association of Episcopal Schools.

Making Waves Academy is a 5th-12th grade public charter school in Richmond, CA committed to rigorously and holistically preparing its students (“Wave-Makers”) to gain acceptance to and graduate from college to ultimately become valuable contributors to the workforce and their communities. Opening in 2007, MWA was born out of a 20-year history of serving youth in Richmond through an afterschool program. Today, MWA educates more than 1,000 historically underrepresented and underserved students from West Contra Costa County.