Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 496 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,000
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy
Nursery	15
Pre-K	85
Kind	25
1	30
2	2
3	26
4	26
5	30
6	50
7	35
8	30
9	40
10	40
11	40
12	22

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Pre-K has 85 students and is the largest grade by far at Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

2008

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School Motto

SMLCA exists to prepare Students for Today, Tomorrow, and Eternity.

Student Body

Total Students

496 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Average Class Size

17 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Khaki or Navy Bottoms and Polo Shirt

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,000

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Tuition Notes

Scholarships available

% on Financial Aid

33%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,500

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Lincoln Bryan

Admissions Associate

Annette Bryan

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

ArcheryBaseball

BasketballCross Country

GolfSoccer

TennisVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

chess

Arts and Music Programs:

choir

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School Notes

SMLCA exist to prepare students for Today, Tomorrow and Eternity.
Academic excellence with a Biblical worldview.
Athletics with grace and determination. Art and music with passion and beauty.

Infant ( 12 weeks) through 12th Grade.
Excellent curriculum
Creative electives
Spanish K-2 through Spanish 4
Superb teaching staff.
Chromebooks for each high school student.
Choirs and band
Ipad cart
Chess club
Mission trips and service projects

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy cost?

Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $7,000 for private students and $150 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.

What sports does Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy offer?

Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy's ranking?

Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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5 3/5/2013

I am very pleased with the academic and ethical values instilled at SMLCA. INTEGRITY INSTITUTE is just one facet of the extra attention and love that my daughter embodies from her exposure to the low teacher-student ratios. And, we have the freedom to Pray and say the Pledge to our country. Smlca is an affiliate school of Renewanation.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Virginia is $14,814 for elementary schools and $18,599 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).