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#53 of 457 private schools in VA

Top 11% of private schools

Blue Ridge School

High School · St. George, VA

A private high school in St. George, VA serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

273 MAYO DR, St. George, VA 22935

  • 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
A+9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,157
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index54%
Community Context

Data not available

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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Enrollment158
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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.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Blue Ridge 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,094/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$103,309

Median home value

$443,100

College educated

45.7%

Homeownership

96.8%

Poverty rate

1.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22935; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White64.6%
Black14.6%
Asian12.7%
Hispanic7.6%
Native American0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Blue Ridge School is listed in St. George, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Blue Ridge School

Blue Ridge School is a private high school in St. George, VA, serving approximately 158 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blue Ridge School

What grades does Blue Ridge School serve?

Blue Ridge School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Blue Ridge School?

Blue Ridge School has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge School is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Blue Ridge School rank in VA?

Blue Ridge School ranks #53 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Blue Ridge School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blue Ridge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Blue Ridge School a private school?

Yes, Blue Ridge School is a private all-boys 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 Ridge School a religious school?

No, Blue Ridge School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
158
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Greene County
Area population (ZIP 22935)
962
Area median age
44.3
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 22935; 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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