Every boy known, every boy a brother
Field School of Charlottesville
Field School of Charlottesville
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We want your son to be excited about school - and prepared to soar in high school and beyond.
At Field School, we understand the unique needs of adolescent boys. All of our programming is designed around how boys learn best, and our model - one of only three in the nation - has exceeded even our expectations.
While national trends show boys falling behind in the classroom, over two-thirds of our boys score in the top one-third in the nation in reading, with even stronger scores in math.
Our whole-child approach gives them room to explore interests, engage deeply in learning, improve executive function and other important skills, and build the character and confidence needed for life.
The Field School Experience
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Rigorous Academics
Our rigorous and engaging academic curriculum was designed to inspire boys to become lifelong learners through a combination of engaging classes, and personalized and group instruction.
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Athletics
Students participate in daily team sports so they learn to value teamwork, fair play, sportsmanship, and accomplishment. Your son will be able to choose from 11 sports to play.
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Co-Curricular Activities
Some of the most memorable moments are created outside the school walls. This is why we focus on daily recess, frequent field trips, clubs and many outdoor activities.
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Character Development
Focusing on the emotional and social growth of our student body is an integral part of the philosophy at Field School. Our boys learn the importance of respect, inclusion, courage, responsibility, citizenship, and communication.
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Faculty and Staff
Our teachers teach, coach and mentor our students. They build strong relationships with each boy to understand their unique learning needs and personalities and create the most impactful learning environments.
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The Arts
Students take two art classes and two music classes each week to inspire creativity and further develop social and motor skills.
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Private Bus Transportation
We offer private bus transportation to and from Fry’s Spring, Fashion Square Mall, and Barracks Road areas, offering increased flexibility and accessibility for families.
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Daily Lunch by our Chef
Fresh lunch prepared by Chef Critzer that the boys rave about! He has run the Field School food program for 14 years. He brings a background spanning fine dining and street food.
New Aerie Campus
OPENING 2027-28 SCHOOL YEAR
Our 22-acre Aerie Campus on Barracks Road will feature classrooms that open to the outdoors, collaborative areas that blend modern educational and technological resources, and plenty of spaces to build, ride and explore.
At a Glance
12:1
average student-to-teacher ratio
73%
of students return to public school in 9th grade
over
50%
of faculty are male
90+
minutes of physical activity per day