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#243 of 457 private schools in VA

Blacksburg New School

Elementary School

2500 N MAIN ST, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Private

Enrollment

110

Student-Teacher

8.7:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Virginia private schools

#243 of 457

In Blacksburg

#2 of 5

public schools

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Blacksburg New School

6.2/10

Elementary School in Blacksburg · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.5/10

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8.3/10

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About Blacksburg New School

Blacksburg New School is a private elementary school in Blacksburg, VA. Blacksburg New School serves approximately 110 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Blacksburg New School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #243 of 457 private schools in VA.

How it comparesOn par with VA schools
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • VA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 110 students, Blacksburg New School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 8.7:1 students to teachers, Blacksburg New School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Blacksburg New School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Blacksburg New School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Blacksburg, VA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
This School
vs
13:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
110
This School
vs
453
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.2
This School
vs
7.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 73.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 10% vs 0%
Asian 10% vs 0%
Black 1.8% vs 0%
Blacksburg New School Blacksburg Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Blacksburg New School (this school) 6.2
Gilbert Linkous Elementary 7.5
Harding Avenue Elementary 8.3
Margaret Beeks Elementary 8.2
Kipps Elementary 8.4
Blacksburg Middle 7.2
Prices Fork Elementary 6.8

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 6.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 3.2 / 10
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School Day Length 6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,116
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 44%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 110
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in VA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 73.6%
Hispanic 10.0%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Black 1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2500 N MAIN ST, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Blacksburg New School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Kipps Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 4.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Harding Avenue Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Margaret Beeks Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 3.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Blacksburg, see our Blacksburg schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 11.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Gilbert Linkous Elementary Blacksburg 2.2 mi 7.5
Harding Avenue Elementary Blacksburg 2.3 mi 8.3
DAYSPRING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Blacksburg 2.6 mi 5.8
VALLEY CLASSICAL SCHOOL Blacksburg 2.6 mi 4.7
MOUNTAIN VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Blacksburg 3.1 mi 6.0
Margaret Beeks Elementary Blacksburg 3.8 mi 8.2
TALL OAKS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Blacksburg 4.1 mi
Kipps Elementary Blacksburg 4.2 mi 8.4
Blacksburg Middle Blacksburg 4.5 mi 7.2
Blacksburg High Blacksburg 4.6 mi 8.3
ST JOHN NEUMANN ACADEMY Blacksburg 5.0 mi 6.4
Prices Fork Elementary Blacksburg 5.8 mi 6.8
Christiansburg High Christiansburg 8.4 mi 7.0
Christiansburg Elementary Christiansburg 9.2 mi 7.3
Christiansburg Primary Christiansburg 9.4 mi 6.9
Belview Elementary Radford 8.5 mi 5.6
Christiansburg Middle Christiansburg 10.0 mi 5.0
Falling Branch Elementary Christiansburg 10.1 mi 6.4
Eastern Elementary/Middle Pembroke 9.6 mi 5.1
Riverlawn Elementary Fairlawn 11.4 mi 6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 24060 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$63,496

Median Home Value

$412,300

Median Rent

$1,266/mo

Population

48,197

College Educated

63.4%

Homeownership

42.2%

Avg Commute

16 min

Poverty Rate

33.7%

Median Age

27.3

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School Rating
CULPEPER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Culpeper, VA 6.2
GREENWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Williamsburg, VA 6.2
CHESAPEAKE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Chesapeake, VA 6.3
EPIPHANY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Culpeper, VA 6.3
HUNTER CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Henrico, VA 6.1
CHESAPEAKE ACADEMY Irvington, VA 6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Blacksburg New School

What grades does Blacksburg New School serve?

Blacksburg New School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Blacksburg New School?

Blacksburg New School has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blacksburg New School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blacksburg New School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Blacksburg New School rank in VA?

Blacksburg New School ranks #243 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Blacksburg New School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blacksburg New School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Blacksburg New School a private school?

Yes, Blacksburg New School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Blacksburg New School a religious school?

No, Blacksburg New School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
6 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
13 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
57 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
110
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Montgomery County

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