Best Lee County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 15 students in Lee County, VA (there are 11 public schools, serving 2,971 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Lee County, 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 80%.
100% of private schools in Lee County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Private Schools in Lee County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Powell Valley Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
187 Stairway Dr
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 523-0464
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Lee County)
This State (VA)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
15 Students
153,929 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1 Teacher
14,674 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,000
$17,336
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
n/a
11,979 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
14 Students
73,423 Students
% White Students
93%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
370 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
1 Student
48,242 Students
% of Others Students
7%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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