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Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy
ONE Forest School, Inc. Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (VA)

Bedford County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,073 students in Bedford County, VA (there are 21 public schools, serving 8,738 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
60% of private schools in Bedford County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bedford County Private Schools (2026-27)

ONE Forest School, Inc. Photo
ONE Forest School, Inc.
Gr: NS-6 | 22 students
Specialized Curriculum
4808 smith mountain lake pkwy
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 682-6320
(6)
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Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Photo
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1449 Hendricks Store Rd.
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 296-3292
(1)
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Map of Timberlake Christian Schools
Timberlake Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 487 students
Alternative School (Christian)
202 Horizon Dr
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 237-5943
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Map of Brookhill Christian School
Brookhill Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 68 students
Methodist
1043 Cifax Road
Forest, VA 24551
(540) 586-2394
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Map of Forest KinderCare
Forest KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
16780 Forest Road
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 455-0880
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Bedford County Private Schools (Closed)

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Precept Schools Of Virginia
Gr: 2-11 | 19 students
Christian
729 Blue Ridge Ave
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-6729
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
1,073 Students
152,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
47 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
54%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,550
$15,964
Average Summer Program Cost
$238
$1,108
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$8,965
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.65
# American Indian Students
1 Student
492 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
16 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
419 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
40%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
588 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
56%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bedford County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Bedford County, VA include Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy, ONE Forest School, Inc., and Timberlake Christian Schools.
How many private schools are located in Bedford County?
5 private schools are located in Bedford County.
How diverse are private schools in Bedford County?
Bedford County private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Bedford County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Bedford County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bedford County?
60% of private schools in Bedford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).
Which private schools in Bedford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Bedford County include: Brookhill Christian School vs. Timberlake Christian Schools

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