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#310 of 457 private schools in VA

Dayspring Christian Academy

School · Blacksburg, VA

A private school in Blacksburg, VA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

505 CLAY ST, Blacksburg, VA 24060

  • 8.4:1 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)
B+6.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.2 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,195.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.3 / 10
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Diversity Index16%
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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Enrollment130
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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 Dayspring Christian Academy 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 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 81Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated792/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blacksburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,496

Median home value

$412,300

Median rent

$1,266/mo

College educated

63.4%

Homeownership

42.2%

Poverty rate

33.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White91.5%
Two or More6.2%
Black2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Valley Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition4.7PK–92.2 mi69Compare →
Mountain View Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0PK–122.4 mi36Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Dayspring Christian Academy is listed in Blacksburg, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Dayspring Christian Academy

Dayspring Christian Academy is a private school in Blacksburg, VA, serving approximately 130 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #310 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dayspring Christian Academy

What grades does Dayspring Christian Academy serve?

Dayspring Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Dayspring Christian Academy?

Dayspring Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayspring Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Dayspring Christian Academy is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Dayspring Christian Academy rank in VA?

Dayspring Christian Academy ranks #310 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Dayspring Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Dayspring Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Dayspring Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Dayspring Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Dayspring Christian Academy a religious school?

Dayspring Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
130
Gender Split
59% M / 41% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
166 days
Setting
Small City
County
Montgomery County
Area population (ZIP 24060)
48,197
Area average commute
16 min
Area median age
27.3
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 24060; 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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