Admissions
Become A Part Of Our Imago Dei Family
Join Our School Community
Imago Dei offers you and your children an education focused on first-rate academics, a safe and nurturing environment, and a strong partnership with your family. Together, we will build a solid foundation for their future.
Please note, in keeping with our mission to offer a vibrant, rigorous, and holistic Christian education to families of all ethnicities and income levels in the Northside of Richmond, Imago Dei is not a “first-come, first-served” school. Instead, we strive to find the right students and families to ensure there is a mutually beneficial fit.
Admissions & Community Liaison
Hi! I’m Alana Smith. I serve as the Admissions and Community Liaison for Imago Dei Neighborhood School. It is my privilege to share about Imago Dei with the Richmond community, and in particular, to meet with parents considering if Imago Dei is a good fit for their family.
Admissions Open Houses for the 2026/27 academic year will be held on the dates below. Use this form to let us know your plans to join us; you can also complete this form to share general interest in learning more about Imago Dei.
2026/27 Admissions Process
To honor our vision for an ethnically and economically diverse school community, Imago Dei is not a first-come, first-served school.
There are three broad categories we consider in the application process.
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Economic Diversity
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Family Commitment
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Student Readiness
Click here for further explanation of each criteria.
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Admissions Open Houses are held in the fall and winter. Following Open Houses, those families interested in moving forward will fill out an application and schedule a family meeting.
If you are not able to attend an Open House, please schedule a tour with our Admissions Director.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Families who move through our process can expect to:
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Attend a Chapel and Tour or Evening Open House.
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Gather financial and school records to upload with your application*. All financial forms (current AGI as evidenced on your most recently filed 1040, or your past two paystubs if your 1040 is not an accurate picture of current finances) will be confidentially reviewed.
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Complete an application in FACTS*. Our Admissions and Community Liaison will provide the application link to interested parents starting January 9. After reviewing the application, she will let you know your next steps: moving forward, holding, or not moving forward. If moving forward, schedule time to …
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Participate in a family meeting with our admissions team. This will give your family an opportunity to ask additional questions, review school commitments, and more. During this meeting, students will participate in a grade-level placement assessment.
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Finally, have your child's current teacher (or other close adult) complete this questionnaire. This is the final document needed to complete your application packet.
*FACTS is our Student Information System. If you are unable to utilize an online portal, we are happy to provide a paper application.
If you have any questions during any part of the process, please email admissions@imagodeirichmond.org or call 804-716-7265.
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Open Houses, Wednesday Chapel, and tours are all good ways to learn about our school community!
Admissions Open Houses for the 2026/27 academic year will be held on the dates below. Use the button below to RSVP; you can also use this form to share general interest in learning more about Imago Dei.
Wednesday, October 15 from 8 - 9:30 AM. Join us for Chapel, followed by a tour and information session.
Monday, October 27 from 6:30 - 7:45 PM. Enjoy a self guided tour, followed by an information session.
Wednesday, January 14 from 8 - 9:30 AM. Join us for Chapel, followed by a tour and information session.
Monday, January 26 from 6:30 - 7:45 PM. Enjoy a self guided tour, followed by an information session.
Admissions decisions are made by a committee who consider all aspects of a family's application, as well as the unique mission of our school. For those moving forward, an admissions offer will include the family’s expected tuition payment. Families will be asked to confirm their intention to enroll within two weeks.
For the 2025/26 academic year, our school is located at 4103 Monument Avenue. Please enter through the office doors located on the back of the building nearest Antrim Avenue. Ample street parking is available.
Classes begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at 3 p.m. each school day. Students may be dropped off 20 minutes before school begins, and should be picked up no later than 15 minutes after school dismisses.
A fee-based after school program is offered until 5:15 p.m.
Variable Tuition
IMAGO DEI OFFERS VARIABLE TUITION PLANS, BASED ON INCOME AND FINANCIAL NEED.
Within the city of Richmond, the cost to educate an elementary student is approximately $15,000. While public schools rely on funding from local, state, and federal government sources, independent schools must collect tuition to operate.
At Imago Dei, we believe the full expression of the kingdom of God depends on a community that is rich in diversity. Because this is fundamental to our mission, we raise money each year to ensure that we have a tuition plan to fit every family.
The amount of tuition paid by each family is primarily determined by household size and income, however additional factors may be considered, particularly for families facing extenuating circumstances. Each student’s specific tuition rate is confirmed through submission of financial paperwork. As helpful, we are happy to discuss potential tuition rates for your family as you enter the application process. Payments can be made in one lump sum, semi annually, or paid monthly. In 2025/26, the maximum tuition rate is $12,500.
NOTE: A multiple student discount is applied when a family’s tuition rate is established.
Pre-Kindergarten Tuition
Imago Dei offers a Pre-Kindergarten class in conjunction with our elementary program. Morning-only Pre-Kindergarten is available with a tuition cap of $6,000, as is an extended day option with a tuition cap of $9,000.