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Franklin County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 426 students in Franklin County, VA (there are 13 public schools, serving 5,894 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
50% of private schools in Franklin County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Franklin County Private Schools (2026-27)

Christian Heritage Academy Photo
Christian Heritage Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 414 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
625 Glennwood Dr
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5855
(9)
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Map of Lifes Academy
Lifes Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
All-boys | Special Education School
200 Dent St
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-0086
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
426 Students
152,607 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
14,411 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
55%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,500
$15,972
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$43.14 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.65
# American Indian Students
3 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
0%
6%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
6 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
165 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
39%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
250 Students
47,683 Students
% of Others Students
58%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Franklin County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Franklin County, VA is Christian Heritage Academy.
How many private schools are located in Franklin County?
2 private schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Franklin County?
50% of private schools in Franklin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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