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Cumberland County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 11 students in Cumberland County, VA (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,233 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Cumberland County (2026-27)

Map of Bear Creek Academy
Bear Creek Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
1874 Anderson Highway Building A
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-9940
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
11 Students
152,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
4 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
Average Class Size
8 students
14 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.65
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
0%
6%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
18%
8%
# White Students
8 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
73%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
1 Student
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
9%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cumberland County, VA?
1 private schools are located in Cumberland County, VA.
What percentage of students in Cumberland County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Cumberland County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).

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