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Nelson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 180 students in Nelson County, VA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,495 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
50% of private schools in Nelson County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Nelson County (2026-27)

Map of Afton Christian School
Afton Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
Christian
9357 Critzers Shop Road
Afton, VA 22920
(540) 456-6853
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North Branch School Photo
North Branch School
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
221 Mickens Road
Afton, VA 22920
(540) 456-8450
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
180 Students
152,607 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
14,411 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
55%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
40%
30%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.65
# American Indian Students
1 Student
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
2%
5%
# Black Students
5 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
132 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
73%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
38 Students
47,683 Students
% of Others Students
21%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Nelson County, VA?
2 private schools are located in Nelson County, VA.
What percentage of students in Nelson County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Nelson County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nelson County?
50% of private schools in Nelson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Nelson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Nelson County include: North Branch School vs. Afton Christian School, Afton Christian School vs. North Branch School

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