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Giles County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 172 students in Giles County, VA (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,499 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools in Giles County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Giles County (2026-27)

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Jefferson Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
219 Big Stony Creek Rd
Ripplemead, VA 24150
(540) 626-5222
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
172 Students
152,580 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
54%
Average Class Size
8 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1228
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
99%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
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
0 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
0%
8%
# White Students
58 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
34%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
114 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
66%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Giles County, VA?
1 private schools are located in Giles County, VA.
What percentage of students in Giles County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Giles County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Giles County?
100% of private schools in Giles County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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