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Afton Christian School is a ministry of Church of the Blue Ridge.
Its purpose is to provide a Bible-based curriculum that will be taught in a Christ-centered environment.
The curriculum will incorporate the Virginia Standards of Learning, with a strong emphasis placed on developing both a foundation for academic excellence and good character training.
It will focus on spiritual and academic disciplines which will develop students into life-long learners who are devoted followers of Christ.
Emphasis will be placed on Christian conduct and values that will encourage students to make conscientious life choices.
Christian decision making, logical thinking skills and creative thinking will be used to help students develop to their fullest potential and to develop a Christ-like self image.
Afton Christian School realizes that its program cannot be successful without the support and involvement of its parents.
The school will work as a bridge to help support the Christian home.
Afton Christian School is a ministry of Church of the Blue
Ridge.
Its purpose is to provide a Bible-based curriculum that will be
taught in a Christ-centered environment.
The curriculum will incorporate the Virginia Standards of
Learning, with a strong emphasis placed on developing both a
foundation for academic excellence and good character
training.
It will focus on spiritual and academic disciplines which will
develop students into life-long learners who are devoted followers
of Christ.
Emphasis will be placed on Christian conduct and values that
will encourage students to make conscientious life choices.
Christian decision making, logical thinking skills and creative
thinking will be used to help students develop to their fullest
potential and to develop a Christ-like self image.
Afton Christian School realizes that its program cannot be
successful without the support and involvement of its parents.
The school will work as a bridge to help support the Christian
home.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 50 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,703 for elementary schools and $18,843 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
Critzer Jr., Vernon Whitney (2019)
... contributions can be made to Afton Christian School, 9357 Critzers Shop Road, Afton, VA 22920. Thanks to all who helped to ...
