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Blackstone Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 437 students in Blackstone, VA.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private elementary schools in Blackstone, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Blackstone Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Kenston Forest School
Kenston Forest School
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8
Christian
75 Ridge Road
Blackstone, VA 23824
(434) 292-7218
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Map of Lion Of Judah Academy
Lion Of Judah Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 28 students
Pentecostal
612 N Main St
Blackstone, VA 23824
(434) 292-1213
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Blackstone, VA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
437
Students
+36.6% (+117 students) 10-yr
$5,575
Avg. Tuition
-16.2% (-$1,075) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
1%
Students of Color
-50.0% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Blackstone)
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools
657 Schools
# Students
437 Students
124,222 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearBlackstone, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025219198199
2024219193192
2023219198193
2022219202205
2021219195201
2020189185188
2019157186193
2018157184190
2017174191199
2016320188196
2015320169183
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% Students of Color
1%
30%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBlackstone, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20251%29%33%
20241%29%32%
20231%29%32%
20201%27%31%
20191%27%31%
20181%27%30%
20172%30%31%
20162%30%31%
20152%31%31%
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0.43
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearBlackstone, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20250.430.630.64
20240.430.640.64
20230.430.630.63
20220.430.610.62
20210.430.610.62
20200.310.610.62
20190.370.590.61
20180.370.590.60
20170.050.570.59
20160.050.570.59
20150.050.590.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
458 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,069 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,632 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
n/a
10,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBlackstone, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20172%9%7%
20162%9%8%
20152%10%8%
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# White Students
284 Students
66,539 Students
% White Students
70%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBlackstone, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202570%54%55%
202470%54%55%
202370%54%55%
202270%57%57%
202170%57%57%
202082%58%58%
201977%59%59%
201877%59%59%
201798%61%61%
201698%62%61%
201598%59%61%
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# 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
123 Students
31,109 Students
% of Others Students
30%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBlackstone, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202530%25%22%
202430%25%22%
202330%25%22%
202230%24%22%
202130%24%20%
202018%23%19%
201923%23%20%
201823%22%20%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
40 Teachers
12,319 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBlackstone, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202511:110:111:1
202411:110:111:1
202311:110:111:1
202211:110:111:1
202111:110:111:1
20209:110:111:1
20198:110:111:1
20188:110:111:1
201712:110:111:1
201611:110:112:1
201511:110:112:1
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Average Class Size
16 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBlackstone, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025161416
2024161415
2023161415
2022161415
2021161415
2020161415
2019161415
2018161415
2017161415
2016161315
2015161315
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,575
$15,549

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBlackstone, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$5,575$15,620$14,043
2024$5,575$13,759$12,357
2023$5,575$13,812$11,693
2022$5,575$12,977$11,199
2021$5,575$12,768$10,824
2020$4,525$12,914$10,496
2019$4,525$12,767$10,300
2018$4,525$12,595$10,056
2017$4,525$11,949$9,712
2016$6,650$11,401$9,307
2015$6,650$10,806$8,903
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
80%
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Blackstone, VA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Blackstone, VA is Kenston Forest School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Blackstone?
2 private elementary schools are located in Blackstone.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Blackstone?
100% of private elementary schools in Blackstone are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Blackstone are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Blackstone include: Lion Of Judah Academy vs. Kenston Forest School

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