St. John Neumann Academy vs. Blacksburg New School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. John Neumann Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Affordability
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Overview
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!
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.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
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Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
2003
1971
Students Body
Total Students
193 students
121 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
30
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Kindergarten Students
25
14
Grade 1 Students
23
14
Grade 2 Students
26
13
Grade 3 Students
19
12
Grade 4 Students
16
14
Grade 5 Students
16
14
Grade 6 Students
14
14
Grade 7 Students
12
12
Grade 8 Students
12
14
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
13 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
40%
Average Class Size
15
14
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:9
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniform Dress Code)
(Uniform Dress Code)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,880
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Tuition Notes
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.
Please see school website for tuition information: www.blacksburgnewschool.org
% on Financial Aid
24%
10%
Acceptance Rate
85%
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Admissions Director
Julia M. Wharton
T.J. Stone, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
A Cappella Choir, class Code(), Drama, Fitness Finders Walking Club, Irish Dancing, National History Day, Nature Club, Safety Partol, Soccer Shots, Yearbook
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