Our History
Amelia Academy was founded on July 14, 1964 in a small building filled with children in grades one through seven.
Born from concern of many willing patrons who developed it, the school grew one grade level each year and in 1966 was relocated to its present site. The rapid growth continued and one year later the gymnasium was built. As Amelia Academy continued to grow, the construction for a new computer lab and lunchroom began in the spring of 2000 and opened in the fall of 2001.
The first president, Charles A. Holman III, served on the board from 1964 to 1974 and proudly watched the first class graduate in 1970.
Because of the enriched curriculum that had developed, Amelia Academy received its first accreditation from the Virginia Department of Education in 1970. The school is now annually accredited by the Virginia Independent School Association.
The main focus at the Academy is on academics and many of the graduating seniors receive awards in this area as well as in citizenship. Nearly 100% of graduating seniors seek further education and are typically accepted into their first choice college.