For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 11 students in Cumberland, VA (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,278 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Cumberland, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
Private Schools in Cumberland, VA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bear Creek Academy
Special Education School
1874 Anderson Highway Building A
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-9940
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-9940
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Overview
This Town (Cumberland)
This State (VA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
11 Students
153,929 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
4 Teachers
14,674 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
10:1
Average Class Size
8 students
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
11,979 Students
% Black Students
18%
8%
# White Students
8 Students
73,423 Students
% White Students
73%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
370 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
1 Student
48,242 Students
% of Others Students
9%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Cumberland, VA?
1 private schools are located in Cumberland, VA.
What percentage of students in Cumberland go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Cumberland are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
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