Since 1971, Community School has been a leader in progressive education in Virginia's Blue Ridge.
Serving children from age 3 through middle school, we provide education of the highest quality for children of all racial, cultural, religious, and economic backgrounds.
Our school nurtures children's individual learning styles and fosters creative and analytical thinking.
Our students develop personal responsibility for their education and a passion for learning.
Small, multi-age classes create flexible classroom environments that promote individual achievement and student collaboration.
We integrate the arts, Spanish, and technology throughout the curriculum.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- Community School in Roanoke recognized as a School of Distinction - 06/28/2022
Community School is one of only 12 schools worldwide be named to the Association for Middle Level Education`s Schools of Distinction Program.
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
157 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 31%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Varies by level. Please visit website for details.
% on Financial Aid
28%
Admissions Director
Victoria Coogan
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Model UN
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir
Model UN
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir
School Notes
- Community School is a secular, independent school serving students ages three through fourteen for almost 50 years. Our school is the recipient of a national Best Practices Honoree award from the American Psychological Association.
- We use an experiential approach: students learn by doing and acquire the skills to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.
- We value the whole child and seek to develop each student's individual gifts while encouraging self-reliance, critical thinking and creativity. We respect the social, emotional, physical and intellectural needs of each child.
- Community School enjoys longstanding partnerships with its sister institution Community High School and with Hollins University.
- Our students benefit from studying Spanish, music, drama, visual art, and technology. They enjoy frequent off-campus and outdoor learning opportunities.
- In 2022 Community Schoolwas named to the Association forMiddle Level Education (AMLE) Schools of Distinction program. It is one of only 12 schools worldwide to receive this honor in the inaugural year of the program, which is designed to both recognize exemplary schools and guide them through a process of strategic vision setting to help foster ongoing growth and success.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Community School often compared to?
Community School is often viewed alongside schools like North Cross School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Community School offer?
Community School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Cross Country.
When is the application deadline for Community School?
The application deadline for Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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