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Nelson County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 180 students in Nelson County, VA.
50% of private preschools in Nelson County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Preschools 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
108,619 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
30%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
9,927 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
52%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
40%
28%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
314 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,054 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
4,269 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
6,952 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
132 Students
50,287 Students
% White Students
73%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
327 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
38 Students
38,858 Students
% of Others Students
21%
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Nelson County, VA?
2 private preschools are located in Nelson County, VA.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Nelson County?
50% of private preschools in Nelson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private preschools in Nelson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Nelson County include: North Branch School vs. Afton Christian School, Afton Christian School vs. North Branch School

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