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Blacksburg New School

2500 N Main St
Blacksburg, VA 24060

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Tel: (540) 552-6693

www.blacksburgnewschool.org

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The mission of the Blacksburg New School is to serve its students, teachers, and parents by providing a cooperative educational environment.

We are committed to academic and civic excellence, to individual and community responsibility, and to the love of learning.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 121 students
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1971

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

121 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

14 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Please see school website for tuition information: www.blacksburgnewschool.org

% on Financial Aid

10%

Admissions Director

T.J. Stone, PhD, LPC, LMFT

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Blacksburg New School is an independent K-8 school fosteringhigh academic achievement, creative and critical thinking, and thoughtful action.

Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for Blacksburg New School?

The application deadline for Blacksburg New School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Blacksburg New School is located in the Northend neighborhood of Blacksburg, VA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 121 students
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,526 for elementary schools and $18,727 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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