St. John Neumann Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Blacksburg, VA
3600 Yellow Sulphur Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Blacksburg
- Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic schools in Virginia
- Growing: enrollment up 70% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Blacksburg since at least 2011
In Blacksburg, Virginia, St. John Neumann Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 156 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia. Enrollment is up about 70% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Richmond. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 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
- 156
- Teachers
- 14.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 91 girls, 65 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Richmond
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia (11 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 59 Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. John Neumann Academy whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about St. John Neumann Academy
What grades does St. John Neumann Academy serve?
St. John Neumann Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. John Neumann Academy?
About 156 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John Neumann Academy?
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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