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Blue Mountain School

Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8

Floyd, VA

470 Christiansburg Pike NE, Floyd, VA 24091

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 98% of independent schools in Virginia
  • Serving families in Floyd since at least 2011

In Floyd, Virginia, Blue Mountain School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 46 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of independent elementary schools in Virginia. Enrollment is up about 64% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 172 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
46
Teachers
14.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 3 girls, 43 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
172 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 98% of independent elementary schools in Virginia (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 84% of independent elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 51 independent elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    28’11–1251’13–1430’15–1641’17–1838’19–2060’21–2246’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K26
    K6
    19
    26
    37
    44
    55
    62
    73
    84

    Student body

    White91%
    Asian7%
    Two or more races2%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Blue Mountain School whether it takes part.

    More about Virginia's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Blue Mountain School

    What grades does Blue Mountain School serve?

    Blue Mountain School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Blue Mountain School?

    About 46 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Blue Mountain School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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