Blue Ridge School is an all-boys boarding school for grades 9-12 located on a 750-acre mountain campus near Charlottesville, Virginia.
Serving students from across the United States and around the world, Blue Ridge combines rigorous college-preparatory academics with personalized support, competitive athletics, and hands-on outdoor education.With small class sizes, individualized instruction, and specialized learning support available through the Fishburne Learning Center, students receive the guidance they need to thrive.
Our boarding community helps boys develop independence, leadership skills, resilience, and strong character while forming meaningful connections with peers and faculty.At Blue Ridge School, boys are challenged, supported, and prepared for success in college and life.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $71,900
- Acceptance rate: 65%
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Blue Ridge School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 272 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Boarding Focus
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Learning Difference Programs
Dyslexia/ADD/EF/Dysgraphia, etc.
n/a
Year Founded
1909
1907
Campus Size
750 acres
130 acres
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 2, 2026
Student Body
Enrollment
188 students
320 students
% Students of Color
40%
27%
% International Students
25%
20%
% Students Boarding
100%
66%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Monthly
Weekly
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
8
18
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
77%
73%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Accreditations
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
8
18
Tuition & Financial Aid
Endowment Size
$29 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$71,900
$69,500
Tuition international students
$74,900
$58,300
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$61,000
$49,624
% Students on Financial Aid
45%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$35,000
$25,000
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
65%
64%
Director of Admissions
James H. Miller, III
Angela Jackson Mapetla
Angela Jackson Mapetla
Associate Director of Admissions
Angela Jackson-Mapetla
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
22
17
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Barons
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
10
23
Extracurriculars
Chess ClubInternational Affairs Group
Club or Organization:
Music TechnologyPoker Club
PublicationsYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
College Matriculation
College Acceptance Rate
100%
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Hampden-Sydney College
5
James Madison University
5
Lynchburg College
4
University Virginia
4
University of Illinois
3
University of Mississipi
3
Virginia Polytechnic and State University
2
Texas Christian University
1
University of Notre Dame
1
William and Mary
1
School Notes
- Founded in 1909 as an Episcopal mission school, Blue Ridge reorganized as an independent boarding school and adopted its current focus on all boys in 1962. The school provides a college preparatory education for boys, grades 9-12, who are suited to a program that incorporates small classes, a faculty advisor program, and a predictable daily schedule designed to help students develop sound study habits and time management skills. Sufficient flexibility is built into the program to allow instructors to work with the students' strengths and needs. A state-of-the-art learning center provides additional academic support as needed. Nestled against the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Blue Ridge School has 750 acres of fields, trails, hills, streams, lakes and mountains to explore as students make their journey toward college and beyond.
- LD types supported: Dyslexia/ADD/EF/Dysgraphia, etc.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mamadi Diakite '15 - 2021 NBA Champion with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Blue Ridge School cost?
Blue Ridge School's tuition is approximately $71,900 for boarding students.
What is the acceptance rate of Blue Ridge School?
The acceptance rate of Blue Ridge School is 65%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.
Who are famous alumni from Blue Ridge School?
Blue Ridge School famous alumni include: Mamadi Diakite '15.
What sports does Blue Ridge School offer?
Blue Ridge School offers 22 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Golf, Indoor Soccer, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Marksmanship, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Orienteering, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Winter Track and Wrestling.
What is Blue Ridge School's ranking?
Blue Ridge School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of boarding students.
When is the application deadline for Blue Ridge School?
The application deadline for Blue Ridge School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Alumni Reviews Review School
Review
Description
Blue Ridge School is an all boys boarding school, so that sets it apart from many other boarding schools. Another thing that sets it apart are the sports programs offered. I believe they offer more. . .
Blue Ridge School is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains 20 miles outside Charlottesville, Virginia. It is located on 750 Acres which covers the campus as well as mountain regions, and the view is spectacular. . .
Small classes more attention from teachers, also they had a great outdoor program, climbing walls, lake with canoes and kayaks, mt bike trails, with the blue ridge mtns in our backyard. . .
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