Blacksburg New School vs. St. John Neumann Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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St. John Neumann Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Overview
The mission of the Blacksburg New School is to serve its students, teachers, and parents by providing a cooperative educational environment.
We are committed to academic and civic excellence, to individual and community responsibility, and to the love of learning.
The New River Valley's Catholic School Where Fatih and Knowledge Meet
Preschool - 8th Grades Accredited by Cognia Challenging & engaging curriculum
Excellent student/teacher ratios Christ-centered & respectful atmosphere Student responsibility promoted daily
K - 8th Grade Uniform dress code Our 8 1/2 acre campus includes spacious classrooms, a multipurpose room, a chapel, athletic field, and wonderful playground!
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
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No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Year Founded
1971
2003
Students Body
Total Students
121 students
193 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
30
Kindergarten Students
14
25
Grade 1 Students
14
23
Grade 2 Students
13
26
Grade 3 Students
12
19
Grade 4 Students
14
16
Grade 5 Students
14
16
Grade 6 Students
14
14
Grade 7 Students
12
12
Grade 8 Students
14
12
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
15 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
40%
50%
Average Class Size
14
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:13
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Uniform Dress Code)
(Uniform Dress Code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$5,880
Tuition Notes
Please see school website for tuition information: www.blacksburgnewschool.org
Tuition listed is for K - 8th Grade students. Sibling discounts offered and tuition assistance available.
Tuition for Preschool Students ranges from $1,660 - 5,000 depending on full day vs. half day schedule and number of days/week needed.
% on Financial Aid
10%
24%
Acceptance Rate
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85%
Admissions Director
T.J. Stone, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Julia M. Wharton
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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A Cappella Choir, class Code(), Drama, Fitness Finders Walking Club, Irish Dancing, National History Day, Nature Club, Safety Partol, Soccer Shots, Yearbook