boarding
boys
9-12
Blue Ridge School
St. George, VA
Financials
Day tuition
—
Boarding tuition
$65,000
Financial aid
38% of students
Enrollment
180
Student:Teacher
6:1
Founded
1909
What Blue Ridge School actually costs
Estimates — verify with the schoolPublished tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay, with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.
Program
Distance from home
Years attending
Expected financial aid0% of tuition
38% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.
Year 1 real cost
$73,700
vs $65,000 published tuition
4-year total
$312,418
incl. $36,398 beyond tuition
Hidden costs per year
- Books, laptop & course materials$800
- Athletics gear & team fees$900
- Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
- Travel home & breaks$2,000
- Dorm setup & storage$400
- Spending money & incidentals$2,400
- Health & student fees$1,000
About
Blue Ridge School is an all-boys boarding school nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of central Virginia. Known for a highly structured and supportive environment ideal for students who thrive with clear expectations and outdoor challenge, its strong ski, mountain biking, and outdoor programs complement a college prep curriculum.
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