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Forest Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 555 students in Forest, VA.
100% of private elementary schools in Forest, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Forest Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Timberlake Christian Schools
Timberlake Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 487 students
Alternative School (Christian)
202 Horizon Dr
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 237-5943
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Map of Brookhill Christian School
Brookhill Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 68 students
Methodist
1043 Cifax Road
Forest, VA 24551
(540) 586-2394
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Forest, VA Private School Trends (9-Year)

2
Private Schools
555
Students
+17.1% (+81 students) 9-yr
10%
Students of Color
-9.1% (-1.0 pp) 9-yr
33:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+94.1% (+16.0) 9-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Forest)
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools
657 Schools
# Students
555 Students
124,222 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearForest, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025278198199
2024278193192
2023237198193
2022229202205
2021229195201
2020229185188
2019229186193
2018229184190
2017237191199
2016237188196
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% Students of Color
10%
30%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2016-2025)

YearForest, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202510%29%33%
202410%29%32%
202312%29%32%
20226%28%32%
20216%28%31%
20206%27%31%
20196%27%31%
20186%27%30%
201711%30%31%
201611%30%31%
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0.44
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearForest, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20250.440.630.64
20240.440.640.64
20230.440.630.63
20220.260.610.62
20210.260.610.62
20200.260.610.62
20190.260.590.61
20180.260.590.60
20170.510.570.59
20160.510.570.59
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
458 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
8,069 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearForest, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20254%7%5%
20244%7%5%
20234%7%5%
20225%6%5%
20215%5%5%
20205%5%5%
20195%5%4%
20185%6%4%
20175%5%4%
20165%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
5,632 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearForest, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20232%5%9%
20172%4%8%
20162%3%8%
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# Black Students
15 Students
10,610 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearForest, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20253%9%8%
20243%9%8%
20232%9%8%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%8%
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# White Students
400 Students
66,539 Students
% White Students
72%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearForest, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202572%54%55%
202472%54%55%
202373%54%55%
202286%57%57%
202186%57%57%
202086%58%58%
201986%59%59%
201886%59%59%
201765%61%61%
201665%62%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
112 Students
31,109 Students
% of Others Students
20%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearForest, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202520%25%22%
202420%25%22%
202318%25%22%
20229%24%22%
20219%24%20%
20209%23%19%
20199%23%20%
20189%22%20%
201727%21%19%
201627%21%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
17 Teachers
12,319 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2016-2025)

YearForest, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202533:110:111:1
202433:110:111:1
202314:110:111:1
20229:110:111:1
20219:110:111:1
20209:110:111:1
20199:110:111:1
20189:110:111:1
201717:110:111:1
201617:110:112:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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