Below Average
#406 of 457 private schools in VA
Blue Mountain School
Elementary School · Floyd, VA
A private elementary school in Floyd, VA serving grades Pre-K – 7th.
470 CHRISTIANSBURG PIKE NE, Floyd, VA 24091
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
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Where Blue Mountain School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average353/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,147
Median home value
$244,800
Median rent
$830/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24091; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–7 | 1.2 mi | 445 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Blue Mountain School is listed in Floyd, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Blue Mountain School
Blue Mountain School is a private elementary school in Floyd, VA, serving approximately 60 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #406 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Mountain School
What grades does Blue Mountain School serve?
Blue Mountain School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Blue Mountain School?
Blue Mountain School has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Mountain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Mountain School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Blue Mountain School rank in VA?
Blue Mountain School ranks #406 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Blue Mountain School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Mountain School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Blue Mountain School a private school?
Yes, Blue Mountain 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 Blue Mountain School a religious school?
No, Blue Mountain School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 60
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Floyd County
- Phone
- (540) 745-4234
- Area population (ZIP 24091)
- 7,307
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 51.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24091; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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