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 Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
West End Christian School
(Presbyterian)
1600 Atlantic St
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-6142
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-6142
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Broadway Christian School
(Baptist)
301 N 15th Ave
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-5370
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-5370
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Goddard School-rivers Bend ![Goddard School-rivers Bend Photo]( "Goddard School-rivers Bend Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
13036 Rivers Bend Boulevard
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-0096
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-0096
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 248 students
Blandford Manor Education Center
Alternative School
230 S Crater Rd
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
6.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Life Christian Academy ![Life Christian Academy Photo - Working together cultivates lasting friendships!]( "Life Christian Academy Photo - Working together cultivates lasting friendships!")
(Assembly of God)
16801 Harrowgate Road
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 526-5941
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 526-5941
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
West End Christian School
(Presbyterian)
1600 Atlantic St
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-6142
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-6142
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Broadway Christian School
(Baptist)
301 N 15th Ave
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-5370
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-5370
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blandford Manor Education Center
Alternative School
230 S Crater Rd
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
6.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Life Christian Academy ![Life Christian Academy Photo - Working together cultivates lasting friendships!]( "Life Christian Academy Photo - Working together cultivates lasting friendships!")
(Assembly of God)
16801 Harrowgate Road
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 526-5941
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 526-5941
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1901 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 862-2661
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 862-2661
6.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
West End Christian School
(Presbyterian)
1600 Atlantic St
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-6142
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-6142
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Broadway Christian School
(Baptist)
301 N 15th Ave
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-5370
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-5370
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blandford Manor Education Center
Alternative School
230 S Crater Rd
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
6.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Life Christian Academy ![Life Christian Academy Photo - Working together cultivates lasting friendships!]( "Life Christian Academy Photo - Working together cultivates lasting friendships!")
(Assembly of God)
16801 Harrowgate Road
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 526-5941
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 526-5941
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1901 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 862-2661
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 862-2661
6.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
West End Christian School
(Presbyterian)
1600 Atlantic St
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-6142
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 458-6142
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Goddard School-rivers Bend ![Goddard School-rivers Bend Photo]( "Goddard School-rivers Bend Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
13036 Rivers Bend Boulevard
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-0096
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-0096
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 248 students
Life Christian Academy ![Life Christian Academy Photo - Working together cultivates lasting friendships!]( "Life Christian Academy Photo - Working together cultivates lasting friendships!")
(Assembly of God)
16801 Harrowgate Road
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 526-5941
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 526-5941
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1901 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 862-2661
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 862-2661
6.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
123 Franklin Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-3931
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-3931
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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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