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Nottoway County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 437 students in Nottoway County, VA (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,817 public students). 19% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools in Nottoway County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Nottoway County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Kenston Forest School
Kenston Forest School
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8
Christian
75 Ridge Road
Blackstone, VA 23824
(434) 292-7218
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Map of Lion Of Judah Academy
Lion Of Judah Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 28 students
Pentecostal
612 N Main St
Blackstone, VA 23824
(434) 292-1213
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
437 Students
152,607 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
40 Teachers
14,411 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,575
$15,972
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.65
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
5%
# Black Students
0 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
0%
8%
# White Students
284 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
70%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
123 Students
47,683 Students
% of Others Students
30%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Nottoway County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Nottoway County, VA is Kenston Forest School.
How many private schools are located in Nottoway County?
2 private schools are located in Nottoway County.
What percentage of students in Nottoway County go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Nottoway County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nottoway County?
100% of private schools in Nottoway County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
Which private schools in Nottoway County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Nottoway County include: Lion Of Judah Academy vs. Kenston Forest School

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