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Life Academy

7422 Deer Branch Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019

www.mylifeacademy.org

Life Academy in Roanoke, VA offers co–ed education for preschool through 5th grade in a suburban community setting.

Founded in 1985, the school has an enrollment of 173 students with a student–teacher ratio of 25:1 and an average class size of 8.

The school follows an Assembly of God religious affiliation and is a member of the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools and the National Independent Private Schools Association.

Approximately 18.6% of the student body represents students of color.

Life Academy maintains a casual dress code and serves families seeking elementary education within the Roanoke suburb.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 173 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)
National Independent Private Schools Association

Religious Affiliation

Assembly of God

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Year Founded

1985

Student Body

Total Students

173 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

8 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Engage. Encourage. Educate.

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 173 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,572 for elementary schools and $18,769 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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