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Boys Home of Virginia

Grades 1-12  Residential education program  Small class sizes  Curriculum is adaptable to various student needs  Experienced teachers

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Average class size: 5 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Boys Home of Virginia ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1906
Summer School Offered
Yes
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 4, 2025
Campus Size
1200

Student Body

Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Boys Home of Virginia Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
5 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Residential Education. Fees based on a sliding scale considering family size and income. All students must first be evaluated for acceptance into Boys Home of Virginia program.
Admissions Director
Brittany Tate
Admissions Associate
Jessica Morgan

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports

School Notes

  • School Motto: What's learned here is for life.
  • School Mascot: Bear
  • Boys Home is more than a place to live; it is a place to grow.
  • Boys Home of Virginia is a private, residential school that provides a stable and supportive environment for young men who have faced significant adversities. Through academic programs, mentorship, and unique opportunities, Boys Home empowers students to overcome adversity and reach their full potential. Regardless of financial background, all students are welcome.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Boys Home of Virginia often compared to?
Boys Home of Virginia is often viewed alongside schools like Rivermont School - Alleghany Highlands by visitors of our site.
What sports does Boys Home of Virginia offer?
Boys Home of Virginia offers 6 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Dance, Mountain Biking, Riflery and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Boys Home of Virginia?
The application deadline for Boys Home of Virginia is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5  
I sent my son here and ever since he's been off drugs, no partying and following the way of the lord. He has finally been found. Thank you Boys Home Of Virginia for changing my son for the better.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Average class size: 5 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,771 for elementary schools and $19,063 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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