Island Creek Mennonite School

Island Creek Mennonite School in Hillsville, VA, is a co–ed K–12 private school serving 23 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 in a rural community setting.
The school operates under Mennonite affiliation and follows the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum framework.
With a total enrollment of 25 students and three teachers, Island Creek Mennonite School offers a small learning environment through elementary and secondary grades.
Located in rural Hillsville, the school provides education from kindergarten through 12th grade with a student–teacher ratio conducive to close instructional support.
Island Creek Mennonite School is positioned among several nearby private and Christian schools within a 25–mile radius, reflecting its role in the rural Virginia private school community.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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 Island Creek Mennonite School?
The application deadline for Island Creek Mennonite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,545 for elementary schools and $18,790 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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