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Best Bedford County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 983 students in Bedford County, VA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Bedford County, VA include Timberlake Christian Schools and Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private high schools in Bedford County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Bedford County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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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
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
983 Students
83,046 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
8,712 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
56%
Average Class Size
17 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$18,727
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$1,661
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$12,738
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
5,814 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
3,438 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
14 Students
7,709 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
353 Students
47,023 Students
% White Students
36%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
232 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
17,179 Students
% of Others Students
60%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Bedford County, VA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Bedford County, VA include Timberlake Christian Schools and Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Bedford County?
2 private high schools are located in Bedford County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Bedford County?
100% of private high schools in Bedford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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