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Bedford County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 983 students in Bedford County, VA.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private high schools in Bedford County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bedford County Private High Schools (2026-27)

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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
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Timberlake Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 487 students
Alternative School (Christian)
202 Horizon Dr
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 237-5943
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Bedford County Private High Schools (Closed)

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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
2 Schools
# Students
983 Students
82,209 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
8,407 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
57%
Average Class Size
17 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$18,599
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$1,674
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$13,440
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
229 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
5,822 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
3,439 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
14 Students
7,715 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
353 Students
47,049 Students
% White Students
36%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
233 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
588 Students
17,072 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 Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy and Timberlake Christian Schools.
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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