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Overview

Blue Ridge School is an all-boys, all-boarding college preparatory school with grades nine through twelve. We offer small classes, a structured and supportive environment and a strong sense of community, defined by an honor code and a host of strong traditions. We develop character by nurturing qualities such as integrity, courage, perseverance and empathy. The Blue Ridge experience goes beyond the classroom. It is about developing qualities of honor, character, self-discipline and a love of learning – qualities that promise success in college and beyond. Our goal is for the Blue Ridge School boy to move into the world as a “man of character.”
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Official information of Blue Ridge School in 2024 | FindingSchool
B Boarding
B+ Matriculation
B Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
B Community
B Reviews
B+ Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 9-12
All-boys
Rural
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $62,500
# of Students: 156
Teacher:Student: 1:5
International Student: 30%
AP Courses: 0
Endowment: $128,205/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 64%
SAT: 1220/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#22 Emory University 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#36 Boston College 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#51 Purdue University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#72 American University 1
#77 Michigan State University 1
#85 Washington College 1
#89 Elon University 1
#89 University of Delaware 1
#105 University of San Francisco 1
#115 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1
Arizona State University 1
#137 University of Alabama 2
#137 University of Kentucky 1
#151 James Madison University 1
#151 University of Mississippi 1
#166 Virginia Commonwealth University 1
#202 University of Detroit Mercy 1
#234 West Virginia University 1
#263 Western Carolina University 1
#299 Shenandoah University 1
Canisius College 1
Hood College 1
Mount St. Mary's University 1
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
Penn State University Park 1
Rollins College 1
Santa Fe Community College 1
Towson University 1
University of Texas at Dallas 1
University of Toronto 1
University of West Florida 1
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Sports

(Total 21)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Indoor Soccer
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Soccer
Tennis
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Indoor Soccer
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Wrestling
Outdoor program
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Arts

(Total 11)
A Cappella
Acting
Choir
Directing
Drama
Guitar
Singing
Vocal
Art History
Ceramics
A Cappella
Acting
Choir
Directing
Drama
Guitar
Singing
Vocal
Art History
Ceramics
Computer Graphic
Studio Art
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 6)
Chess Club
Poker Club
Black Student Union
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Gay-Straight Alliance
Spanish Heritage Club
Chess Club
Poker Club
Black Student Union
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Gay-Straight Alliance
Spanish Heritage Club

Contact Info

Official website
273 Mayo Drive, St. George, VA 22935
434-985-2811
admissions@blueridgeschool.com
Virginia

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1909
Campus Size: 750 acres
Boarding Rate: 100%
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal

Application Info

Deadline: 02/07
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, WeChat
Pre Interview: Updating
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo, iTEP SLATE, TOEFL Jr.
School Code:
TOEFL: 7249
SSAT: 1744

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

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4.3/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 3)
4.0 / 5 Overall
4.7 / 5 Academics
4.2 / 5 Campus
3.8 / 5 Student Life
4.3 / 5 Athletic&Art
4.0 / 5 Transportation

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Frequently Ask Questions about Blue Ridge School

01.
Tell me a bit about Blue Ridge School.
Blue Ridge School is All-boys private boarding school located in Washington, Virginia, US. It was founded 1909, and currently has about 156 students, 30.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.blueridgeschool.com.
06.
Where is Blue Ridge School located?
Blue Ridge School is located in the State of Virginia of USA. The closest major city is Washington, which is about 94 miles away from school. Most families can choose Washington Dulles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
02.
Does Blue Ridge School have rigorous academic requirements?
Blue Ridge School also have 64% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
How popular is Blue Ridge School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Blue Ridge School is among the most popular schools, within top 302 for all US schools.

Also Blue Ridge School has been favorited by 58 users.
03.
Where do Blue Ridge School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2022, some students attended Washington University in St. Louis, Emory University, University of Southern California, University of Virginia and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
08.
How to start with an application with Blue Ridge School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Blue Ridge School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Blue Ridge School’s official site: http://www.blueridgeschool.com or call them at 434-985-2811.
04.
What is the application requirement for Blue Ridge School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Blue Ridge School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Blue Ridge School?
Yes, here are few: Eagle Hill School, Northwood School and Hawai'i Preparatory Academy.

The closest major city is Washington. You can find out more schools near Washington here.
05.
What is the latest tuition for Blue Ridge School’s All-boys student?
The total fee for Blue Ridge School in 2024 is $62,500 , which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@blueridgeschool.com .
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Blue Ridge School?
The overall rating for Blue Ridge School is B.

The section ratings of Blue Ridge School are:
B+ for Matriculation
B for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

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