Private Preschools in Nelson County (2026-27)

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

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

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

27 Teachers

10,055 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Nelson County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	7:1	11:1	12:1
2024	7:1	11:1	12:1
2023	7:1	11:1	12:1
2022	8:1	11:1	12:1
2021	8:1	11:1	12:1
2020	8:1	11:1	12:1
2019	8:1	11:1	12:1
2018	8:1	11:1	12:1
2017	8:1	11:1	12:1
2016	8:1	11:1	12:1
2015	8:1	11:1	13:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

63%

51%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Nelson County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	63%	51%	51%
2024	63%	50%	51%
2023	63%	51%	51%
2022	63%	51%	51%
2021	63%	50%	50%
2020	63%	50%	50%
2019	63%	50%	50%
2017	63%	49%	49%
2016	63%	50%	49%
2015	63%	46%	48%

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Average Class Size

12 students

15 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Nelson County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	12	15	16
2024	12	15	16
2023	12	15	16
2022	12	15	16
2021	12	15	16
2020	12	14	16
2019	12	14	16
2017	12	14	16
2016	12	14	16
2015	12	14	16

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid

40%

27%

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Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Nelson County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	40%	27%	31%
2024	40%	27%	30%
2023	40%	26%	30%
2022	40%	27%	29%
2021	40%	26%	29%
2020	40%	26%	29%
2019	40%	25%	28%
2017	40%	24%	26%
2016	40%	24%	25%
2015	40%	23%	24%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.42

0.63

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Nelson County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	0.42	0.63	0.65
2024	0.42	0.64	0.65
2023	0.37	0.63	0.65
2022	0.42	0.63	0.64
2021	0.42	0.63	0.64
2020	0.42	0.63	0.64
2019	0.36	0.62	0.64
2018	0.31	0.62	0.64
2017	0.54	0.61	0.62
2016	0.54	0.61	0.62
2015	0.54	0.62	0.62

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# American Indian Students

1 Student

314 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

n/a

4,042 Students

% Asian Students

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Nelson County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2022	1%	5%	5%
2021	1%	5%	5%
2020	1%	5%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

4 Students

4,265 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Nelson County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	2%	4%	8%
2024	2%	4%	8%
2023	2%	4%	8%
2022	3%	3%	8%
2021	3%	3%	7%
2020	3%	3%	7%
2019	3%	3%	7%
2018	3%	3%	7%
2017	2%	3%	6%
2016	2%	3%	7%
2015	2%	3%	6%

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# Black Students

5 Students

6,951 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Nelson County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	3%	7%	6%
2024	3%	7%	6%
2023	3%	7%	6%
2022	3%	7%	6%
2021	3%	7%	7%
2020	3%	8%	7%
2019	4%	8%	6%
2018	4%	8%	6%
2017	2%	8%	6%
2016	2%	8%	6%
2015	2%	8%	6%

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# White Students

132 Students

50,208 Students

% White Students

73%

48%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Nelson County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	73%	48%	48%
2024	73%	47%	48%
2023	78%	47%	48%
2022	74%	49%	50%
2021	74%	49%	50%
2020	74%	49%	51%
2019	79%	52%	52%
2018	82%	51%	52%
2017	46%	53%	54%
2016	46%	54%	54%
2015	46%	51%	54%

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# Hawaiian Students

n/a

327 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

38 Students

38,923 Students

% of Others Students

21%

37%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Nelson County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	21%	37%	34%
2024	21%	38%	33%
2023	16%	38%	33%
2022	18%	36%	31%
2021	18%	36%	31%
2020	18%	35%	31%
2019	13%	33%	30%
2018	11%	34%	30%
2017	50%	32%	30%
2016	50%	31%	29%
2015	50%	35%	29%

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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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Year	Nelson County Average	Virginia (VA) Average	National Average
2025	90	173	191
2024	90	167	187
2023	85	164	185
2022	92	168	188
2021	92	163	184
2020	92	158	179
2019	92	165	182
2018	73	159	181
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2016	123	162	181
2015	123	156	173

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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Private Preschools in Nelson County (2026-27)

Overview

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Academics and Faculty:

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score Trends

Asian Student Percentage Trends

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Black Student Percentage Trends

White Student Percentage Trends

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

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Private Preschools in Nelson County (2026-27)

Overview

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Academics and Faculty:

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score Trends

Asian Student Percentage Trends

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Black Student Percentage Trends

White Student Percentage Trends

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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