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Building Blocks Center for Children with Autism

Special education school · Grades 1–8

Danville, VA

220 Deer Run Rd, Danville, VA 24540

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 88% of special education schools nationwide

Building Blocks Center for Children with Autism is a special education school in Danville, Virginia, for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. It has about 10 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of special education schools nationwide. Students attend about 5.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–8
Students
10
Teachers
4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 2 girls, 8 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 5.5 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 88% of special education schools nationwide (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 90% of special education schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 231 special education schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    12’13–1413’15–1616’17–1818’19–2015’21–2210’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    12
    21
    31
    52
    61
    71
    82

    Student body

    White50%
    Black50%

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Building Blocks Center for Children with Autism 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 Building Blocks Center for Children with Autism

    What grades does Building Blocks Center for Children with Autism serve?

    Building Blocks Center for Children with Autism serves grades 1–8.

    How many students attend Building Blocks Center for Children with Autism?

    About 10 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Building Blocks Center for Children with Autism?

    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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