ONE Forest School, Inc. Photo - Our Forest Theater is a favorite among students, staff, and parents!

Best Bedford County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 1,073 students in Bedford County, VA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Bedford County, VA include Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy, Timberlake Christian Schools, and ONE Forest School, Inc..
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private elementary schools in Bedford County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Top-Ranked Bedford County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
ONE Forest School, Inc.
ONE Forest School, Inc. Photo - Our Forest Theater is a favorite among students, staff, and parents!
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
4808 smith mountain lake pkwy
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 682-6320
Gr: NS-6 | 22 students Tuition listed
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Photo - Girls Basketball photo from day two of our first camp ever.
(Christian)
(1)
1449 Hendricks Store Rd.
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 296-3292
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Timberlake Christian Schools
Alternative School (Christian)
202 Horizon Dr
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 237-5943
Gr: PK-12 | 487 students
Brookhill Christian School
(Methodist)
1043 Cifax Road
Forest, VA 24551
(540) 586-2394
Gr: K-8 | 68 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bedford County, Virginia

Bedford County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
729 Blue Ridge Ave
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-6729
Gr: 2-11 | 19 students

Overview

This County (Bedford County)
This State (VA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,073 Students
125,259 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
47 Teachers
12,434 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
54%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,550
$15,526
Average Summer Program Cost
$238
$1,151
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$6,543
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
458 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
8,056 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
5,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
16 Students
10,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
419 Students
66,454 Students
% White Students
40%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
315 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
588 Students
31,500 Students
% of Others Students
56%
26%
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 elementary schools in Bedford County, VA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Bedford County, VA include Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy, Timberlake Christian Schools, and ONE Forest School, Inc..
How many private elementary schools are located in Bedford County?
4 private elementary schools are located in Bedford County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Bedford County?
75% of private elementary schools in Bedford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).
Which private elementary schools in Bedford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Bedford County include: Brookhill Christian School vs. Timberlake Christian Schools

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