For the 2025 school year, there is 1 private school serving 15 students in Dryden, VA (there are 1 public school, serving 255 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Dryden, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private schools in Dryden, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Private Schools in Dryden, VA (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Powell Valley Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
187 Stairway Dr
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 523-0464
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 523-0464
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Dryden, VA?
1 private schools are located in Dryden, VA.
What percentage of students in Dryden go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Dryden are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dryden?
100% of private schools in Dryden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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