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 in Russell County, VA 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).
Private Schools in Russell County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Learning Center
(Christian)
117 Rejoice Lane
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-5700
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-5700
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Russell County)
This State (VA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
39 Students
153,929 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
14,674 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,250
$17,336
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
n/a
11,979 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
91 Students
73,423 Students
% White Students
100%
49%
# 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
48,242 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
32%
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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