Mountain Mission School

Mountain Mission School is a non-profit (501 (c) (3) charitable organization, incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
We provide a home, an Ecucation and Spiritual Guidance. Our children enjoy the benefits of a quality Christian education.
We provide pre-school through high school. At a time when school drop out rates are high around the United States, over 90% of our children go on to pursue additional education after graduation from our private high school.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Mountain Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1921

Student Body

Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Mountain Mission School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Rescuing Kids. Raising Leaders. Reaching Nations.
  • Mountain Mission School is a non-profit (501 (c) (3) charitable organization, incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. We provide a home, an Ecucation and Spiritual Guidance. Our children enjoy the benefits of a quality Christian education. We provide pre-school through high school. At a time when school drop out rates are high around the United States, over 90% of our children go on to pursue additional education after graduation from our private high school.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain Mission School's ranking?
Mountain Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Mountain Mission School?
The application deadline for Mountain Mission School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (3 reviews)
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My name is Mahlet Hawaz I would recommended mmsIs a good school for all children me and my Doughter we love mms
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My name is Ruth Anderson maiden name [ overholser] I attended MMS 1969 -1979. Even though I was bitter for being at the school, I learned so much .It wasn't until I was older that I appreciated what the school, friends and staff meant to me.
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I would recommend MMS. It is a good place to live and go to school. My name is Thurman Justus.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).
The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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