About the School
- Sonlight Christian Academy is a rural Christian K–6 private school located in Mullens, WV, serving 20 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 and a total of 3 teachers.
- The school offers co–educational programs in regular elementary and secondary education within a rural community setting.
- Enrollment includes 13 students in kindergarten through 12th grade, reflecting the school's focus on early elementary grade levels.
- Nearby private schools include Sophia Christian Academy and Mabscott Christian Academy, with similar small enrollment sizes and rural locations within 20 miles of Mullens, WV.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sonlight Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Sonlight Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Sonlight Christian Academy is Turkey Ridge Independent Baptist School (15.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sophia Christian Academy (9.4 miles away)
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Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students
Baptist
124 Wickline Ave
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-3227
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
338 East Railroad Ave
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-9715
Distance: 15.0 mi
Gr: K-11 | 12 students
Baptist
Po Box 1030
Oceana, WV 24870
(304) 682-5594
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
103 Vision St,
Mabscott, WV 25871
(304) 252-6585
Distance: 16.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
622 S Oakwood Ave
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 252-4087
Distance: 15.0 mi
Gr: K-11 | 12 students
Baptist
Po Box 1030
Oceana, WV 24870
(304) 682-5594
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
103 Vision St,
Mabscott, WV 25871
(304) 252-6585
Distance: 16.7 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 16 students
Special Education School (Baptist)
262 Mount Tabor Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 252-9739
Distance: 18.1 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 11 students
Pentecostal
66 Hc 65
Davy, WV 24828
(304) 656-7448
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
504 Scott Ridge Rd
Beaver, WV 25813
(304) 255-4535
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students
Baptist
124 Wickline Ave
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-3227
Distance: 15.0 mi
Gr: K-11 | 12 students
Baptist
Po Box 1030
Oceana, WV 24870
(304) 682-5594
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
103 Vision St,
Mabscott, WV 25871
(304) 252-6585
Distance: 16.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
622 S Oakwood Ave
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 252-4087
Distance: 16.7 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 16 students
Special Education School (Baptist)
262 Mount Tabor Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 252-9739
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students
Baptist
124 Wickline Ave
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-3227
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
338 East Railroad Ave
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-9715
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
103 Vision St,
Mabscott, WV 25871
(304) 252-6585
Distance: 16.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
622 S Oakwood Ave
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 252-4087
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
504 Scott Ridge Rd
Beaver, WV 25813
(304) 255-4535
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Southside K-8
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13509 Rocket Boy Drive
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2283
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2283
9064.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Fall River Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13 Falcon Drive
Big Sandy, WV 24816
(304) 656-7665
Big Sandy, WV 24816
(304) 656-7665
9065.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Baileysville Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11618 R. D. Bailey Highway
Brenton, WV 24818
(304) 732-6399
Brenton, WV 24818
(304) 732-6399
9067.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Westside High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
122 Renegade Way
Clear Fork, WV 24822
(304) 682-8965
Clear Fork, WV 24822
(304) 682-8965
9067.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Clear Fork District Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4851 Clear Fork Rd
Artie, WV 25008
(304) 854-1000
Artie, WV 25008
(304) 854-1000
9067.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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