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Since 1971, Community School has been a leader in progressive education in Virginia's Blue Ridge.
Serving children from age 3 through middle school, we provide education of the highest quality for children of all racial, cultural, religious, and economic backgrounds.
Our school nurtures children's individual learning styles and fosters creative and analytical thinking.
Our students develop personal responsibility for their education and a passion for learning.
Small, multi-age classes create flexible classroom environments that promote individual achievement and student collaboration.
We integrate the arts, Spanish, and technology throughout the curriculum.
Community School is a secular, independent school serving
students ages three through fourteen for almost 50 years. Our
school is the recipient of a national Best Practices Honoree award
from the American Psychological Association.
We use an experiential approach: students learn by doing and
acquire the skills to apply their knowledge in real-world
situations.
We value the whole child and seek to develop each student's
individual gifts while encouraging self-reliance, critical thinking
and creativity. We respect the social, emotional, physical and
intellectural needs of each child.
Community School enjoys longstanding partnerships with its
sister institution Community High School and with Hollins
University.
Our students benefit from studying Spanish, music, drama,
visual art, and technology. They enjoy frequent off-campus and
outdoor learning opportunities.
In 2022 Community Schoolwas named to the Association
forMiddle Level Education (AMLE) Schools of Distinction
program. It is one of only 12 schools worldwide to receive this
honor in the inaugural year of the program, which is designed to
both recognize exemplary schools and guide them through a process
of strategic vision setting to help foster ongoing growth and
success.
We explore the key elements contributing to the success of leading private schools, highlighting the importance of strong leadership, a rich legacy, and a focus on comprehensive learning experiences.
Quick Stats (2024)
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 157 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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The average private school tuition in Virginia is $13,746 for elementary schools and $17,932 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
