About the School
- Dream Technical Academy in Hopewell, VA serves 26 students across kindergarten through 12th grade in a nonsectarian suburban setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 5 full–time teachers supporting its co–ed K–12 enrollment.
- Approximately 71% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting the diversity of the school community.
- Located in a large suburb, the academy provides regular elementary and secondary education within Hopewell.
- Compared to nearby Hopewell private schools, Dream Technical Academy has one of the smallest K–12 enrollments and lowest student–teacher ratios.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Dream Technical Academy?
The application deadline for Dream Technical Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Dream Technical Academy is West End Christian School (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6
Presbyterian
1600 Atlantic St
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-6142
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Baptist
301 N 15th Ave
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-5370
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 248 students
Daycare / Preschool
13036 Rivers Bend Boulevard
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-0096
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Alternative School
230 S Crater Rd
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Assembly of God
16801 Harrowgate Road
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 526-5941
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6
Presbyterian
1600 Atlantic St
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-6142
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Baptist
301 N 15th Ave
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-5370
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Alternative School
230 S Crater Rd
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Assembly of God
16801 Harrowgate Road
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 526-5941
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5
Christian
1901 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 862-2661
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6
Presbyterian
1600 Atlantic St
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-6142
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Baptist
301 N 15th Ave
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-5370
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Alternative School
230 S Crater Rd
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Assembly of God
16801 Harrowgate Road
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 526-5941
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5
Christian
1901 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 862-2661
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6
Presbyterian
1600 Atlantic St
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-6142
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 248 students
Daycare / Preschool
13036 Rivers Bend Boulevard
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-0096
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Assembly of God
16801 Harrowgate Road
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 526-5941
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5
Christian
1901 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 862-2661
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
123 Franklin Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-3931
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dinwiddie Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13811 Boydton Plank Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4580
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4580
9083.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Dinwiddie County High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11501 Boisseau Road
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4280
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4280
9084.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Dinwiddie County Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11608 Courthouse Road
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-5430
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-5430
9084.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 919 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5511 Midway Rd
Church Road, VA 23833
(804) 265-4205
Church Road, VA 23833
(804) 265-4205
9084.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10305 Boydton Plank Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4480
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4480
9085.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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