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Best Russell County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 39 students in Russell County, VA (there are 14 public schools, serving 3,614 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Russell County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Russell County (2026)

Map of The Learning Center
The Learning Center
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Sports: 2
Christian
117 Rejoice Lane
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-5700
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
1 School

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearRussell County Total Schools
20251
20241
20231
20221
20211
20201
20192
20182
20172
20162
20153
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# Students
39 Students
152,743 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearRussell County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202539169179
202489163172
202370167174
202254171185
202154165180
202054158171
201932161175
201832158172
201722166180
201622163178
201522149167
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
7 Teachers
14,650 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRussell County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20256:110:111:1
20249:111:111:1
20239:111:111:1
20228:111:111:1
20218:111:111:1
20208:111:112:1
20197:110:112:1
20187:110:112:1
20176:110:112:1
20166:110:112:1
20156:111:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,250
$17,359

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearRussell County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20250.000.650.65
20240.000.650.65
20230.030.650.65
20220.200.640.64
20210.200.640.64
20200.200.640.64
20190.450.620.63
20180.450.620.63
20170.350.610.61
20160.350.600.61
20150.150.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,943 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
n/a
11,977 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
91 Students
73,422 Students
% White Students
100%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRussell County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025100%49%52%
2024100%49%52%
202399%48%52%
202289%51%54%
202189%51%54%
202089%52%54%
201967%53%56%
201867%53%56%
201777%56%58%
201677%56%58%
201592%53%58%
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# 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
n/a
47,812 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRussell County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20231%33%25%
202211%32%25%
202111%31%25%
202011%30%24%
201933%31%24%
201833%30%23%
201723%29%22%
201623%28%22%
20158%30%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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