Bethel Mennonite School in Gladys, VA, serves 32 students from grades 1 through 12 in a rural community setting.
The co–educational school has a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 3 full–time teachers supporting elementary and secondary programs.
Approximately 24% of the student body at this rural Virginia private school represents diverse racial backgrounds.
Bethel Mennonite School provides a small enrollment setting compared to other private schools within 15 miles of Gladys, VA.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bethel Mennonite School?
The application deadline for Bethel Mennonite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Bethel Mennonite School is Gospel Light Baptist School (6.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy (10.2 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Gospel Light Baptist School
Alternative School (Baptist)
31 Kingston Rd
Evington, VA 24550
(434) 821-6410
Evington, VA 24550
(434) 821-6410
6.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy ![Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy Photo]( "Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
19 George St
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 237-1899
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 237-1899
10.2 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 77 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bridges Treatment Center
Alternative School
693 Leesville Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 200-5062
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 200-5062
12.1 miles
Gr: 3-11 | 22 students
3701 Candlers Mountain Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 832-2000
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 832-2000
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,956 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2812 Greenview Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 455-0294
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 455-0294
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 129 students
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