Village Academy At Childhelp East

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.

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Village Academy At Childhelp East ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

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School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1959

Student Body

Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Village Academy At Childhelp East Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).

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The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,561 for elementary schools and $18,733 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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