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Boys Home

Ages: 9-18; Grades 3-12. A successful man has to start somewhere...and that somewhere is Boys Home School.
Residential education program. Remedial focus for elementary and middle school - high school diploma goal for high school program. Mandatory and voluntary tutoring for all students. Summer program.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Year Founded
2001
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
68%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Boys Home Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
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.

School Notes

  • Boys Home School opened in 2001. Individualized instruction and small class size are maintained for optimal remedial work for grades 3-9. High school program is focused on computer-based instruction with class size averaging 3 students to 1 teacher. Mandatory and voluntary tutoring available tor all students by certified teachers and staff.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Boys Home often compared to?
Boys Home is often viewed alongside schools like Rivermont School - Alleghany Highlands by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Boys Home?
The application deadline for Boys Home is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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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)

  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,786 for elementary schools and $19,125 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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