Blue Mountain School

Blue Mountain School is a place where children are given freedom and encouraged to take responsibility for their own education - and they do.
They play, learn, and grow on their own, in small groups, as well as in democratically structured group meetings.
Every child of every age has a vote and understands his/her place in this family-like, and yes, fun environment.
Blue Mountain School is a place where students are free.
Natural curiosity, democracy and freedom with responsibility are the foundation the school is built upon.
Our students develop into well-adjusted, self-motivated adults who are equipped to participate as citizens of a democratic society.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 47 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7

Student Body

Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Blue Mountain School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Blue Mountain School?
The application deadline for Blue Mountain School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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This school is phenomenal for 1st grade and below. The focus on social/emotional understanding is well suited for those ages and builds a great foundation. However, higher grades do not focus on academics and children fall behind quickly. Of the families I know who left, their kids were all significantly behind (2-4 grade levels) when it came to reading skills per public school assessments. If you have the time to correct that shortfall at home then the outdoor focus of the school can make up for that issue.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 47 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Virginia is $13,789 for elementary schools and $18,034 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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