For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 131 students in Tazewell County, VA (there are 13 public schools, serving 4,831 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Tazewell County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Tazewell County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Christian).
Private Schools in Tazewell County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Academy
(Pentecostal)
150 Gospel Street
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
(276) 345-4251
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
(276) 345-4251
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
2506 4th St
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-2444
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-2444
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Tazewell County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Tazewell Christian Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School (Methodist)
537 E Riverside Dr
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 988-2612
North Tazewell, VA 24630
(276) 988-2612
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Overview
This County (Tazewell County)
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
131 Students
153,929 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
21 Teachers
14,674 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
11,979 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
118 Students
73,423 Students
% White Students
90%
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
8 Students
48,242 Students
% of Others Students
6%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Tazewell County, VA?
2 private schools are located in Tazewell County, VA.
What percentage of students in Tazewell County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Tazewell County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tazewell County?
100% of private schools in Tazewell County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Christian).
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