Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked VA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Village Academy At Childhelp East
About the School
- Village Academy At Childhelp East in Lignum, VA is a rural special education school serving grades 1 through 8 with a total enrollment of 41 students.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 7 teachers on staff, supporting a co–ed, nonsectarian academic environment.
- Founded in 1959, Village Academy At Childhelp East is among the oldest private schools in Virginia, providing educational services for over six decades.
- Approximately 25 percent of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within this rural Virginia school.
- As a member of the National Association of Laboratory Schools, the school is part of a network focused on specialized educational approaches.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked VA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Village Academy At Childhelp East ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1959
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Village Academy At Childhelp East often compared to?
Village Academy At Childhelp East is often viewed alongside schools like Culpeper Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is Village Academy At Childhelp East's ranking?
Village Academy At Childhelp East ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Village Academy At Childhelp East?
The application deadline for Village Academy At Childhelp East is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Village Academy At Childhelp East vs. Culpeper Christian School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Village Academy At Childhelp East is Faith Fellowship Academy (5.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Culpeper KinderCare (10.5 miles away)
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Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Christian
32345 Constitution Hwy suites K & L
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 732-0109
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
14095 Lovers Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 407-5644
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
810 Old Rixeyville Rd
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-4208
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
673 Sunset Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-6333
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1211 East Grandview Ave.
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9017
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Christian
32345 Constitution Hwy suites K & L
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 732-0109
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
14095 Lovers Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 407-5644
Distance: 14.2 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students
Seventh Day Adventist
444 Hartland Oak Dr
Rapidan, VA 22733
(540) 680-3443
Distance: 16.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 30
All-boys
898 Woodberry Forest Rd
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
6301 Campus Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(154) 041-9802
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Christian
32345 Constitution Hwy suites K & L
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 732-0109
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
14095 Lovers Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 407-5644
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
810 Old Rixeyville Rd
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-4208
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1211 East Grandview Ave.
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9017
Distance: 11.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
9151 Elys Ford Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2277
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
673 Sunset Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-6333
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1211 East Grandview Ave.
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9017
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
6342 Mintbrook Lane
Bealeton, VA 22712
(571) 441-2663
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
13775 Spicers Mill Rd
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 672-0940
Distance: 15.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
6050 Plank Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2019
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(540) 661-4500
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Prospect Heights Middle School
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(540) 661-4400
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4400
9171.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Orange Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
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(540) 661-4450
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4450
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Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Orange County High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4300
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4300
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Gr: 9-12 | 1,477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
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(540) 661-4520
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