Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,250
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
The Learning Center
About the School
- The Learning Center in Castlewood, VA, is a rural K–12 Christian private school with a total enrollment of 39 students.
- Founded in 2009, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 7 teachers.
- Annual tuition is $1,250, placing The Learning Center among the most affordable private schools in Virginia.
- The school follows a formal dress code and is affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
- The Learning Center serves a rural community and provides co–ed elementary and secondary education from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,250
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
The Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Low cost with option to fundraise
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Teaching the Truth – Proverbs 22:6
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Learning Center cost?
The Learning Center's tuition is approximately $1,250 for private students.
What sports does The Learning Center offer?
The Learning Center offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for The Learning Center?
The application deadline for The Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to The Learning Center is Wise County Christian School (17.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Minnick Education Center - Wise (17.2 miles away)
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Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: 4-8 | 12 students
Special Education School
515 Hurricane Rd Bldg N
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-7181
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
5913 Airport Rd
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-3297
Distance: 18.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students
Christian
16210 Elementary Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 623-7164
Distance: 19.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9
22218 Sullins Academy Dr
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 669-4101
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
11123 Island Rd
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 669-3008
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
5913 Airport Rd
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-3297
Distance: 18.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students
Christian
16210 Elementary Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 623-7164
Distance: 19.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 9
Special Education School
400 Edgewood Lane
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 669-2823
Distance: 19.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students
Baptist
Po Box 721
Abingdon, VA 24212
(276) 628-7835
Distance: 21.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Baptist
104 Cypress St
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 989-4346
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: 4-8 | 12 students
Special Education School
515 Hurricane Rd Bldg N
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-7181
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
5913 Airport Rd
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-3297
Distance: 18.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students
Christian
16210 Elementary Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 623-7164
Distance: 19.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9
22218 Sullins Academy Dr
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 669-4101
Distance: 19.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 9
Special Education School
400 Edgewood Lane
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 669-2823
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
5913 Airport Rd
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-3297
Distance: 18.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students
Christian
16210 Elementary Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 623-7164
Distance: 19.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9
22218 Sullins Academy Dr
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 669-4101
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
11123 Island Rd
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 669-3008
Distance: 19.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 9
Special Education School
400 Edgewood Lane
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 669-2823
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
Yuma Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Grover Cleveland Lane
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-3109
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-3109
8993.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Virginia Connections Academy
(Math: 18%)
340 East Jackson Street
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6118
8994.7 miles
Gr: 6-11 | 728 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Shoemaker Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
218 Shoemaker Dr
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7002
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7002
8994.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Gate City High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
178 Harry Fry Dr.
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7522
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7522
8995 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Gate City Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
170 Harry Fry Drive
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6065
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6065
8995 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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