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Wise Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 119 students in Wise, VA, 11% of all K-12 students in Wise, VA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
50% of private schools in Wise, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Wise, VA (2026-27)

Map of Minnick Education Center - Wise
Minnick Education Center - Wise
Gr: 4-8 | 12 students
Special Education School
515 Hurricane Rd Bldg N
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-7181
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Map of Wise County Christian School
Wise County Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
5913 Airport Rd
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-3297
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Wise, VA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
119
Students
+56.6% (+43 students) 10-yr
$3,600
Avg. Tuition
5
Avg. Class Size
2%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+40.0% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wise)
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,038 Schools
# Students
119 Students
152,743 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWise, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202560169179
202460163172
202359167174
202250171185
202150165180
202050158171
201940161175
201840158172
201776166180
201676163178
201576149167
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% Students of Color
2%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWise, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20252%31%34%
20242%31%34%
20231%31%33%
20222%30%33%
20212%29%32%
20202%29%32%
20197%28%31%
20187%28%31%
20172%31%32%
20162%31%32%
20152%32%32%
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0.11
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearWise, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20250.110.650.65
20240.110.650.65
20230.070.650.65
20220.080.640.64
20210.080.640.64
20200.080.640.64
20190.250.620.63
20180.250.620.63
20170.340.610.61
20160.340.600.61
20150.340.620.61
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▼ Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# 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%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWise, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20193%3%8%
20183%4%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
11,977 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWise, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20252%8%7%
20242%8%7%
20231%8%8%
20222%8%7%
20212%8%7%
20202%9%8%
20194%8%7%
20184%8%7%
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# White Students
112 Students
73,422 Students
% White Students
94%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWise, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202594%49%52%
202494%49%52%
202397%48%52%
202296%51%54%
202196%51%54%
202096%52%54%
201986%53%56%
201886%53%56%
201779%56%58%
201679%56%58%
201579%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
5 Students
47,812 Students
% of Others Students
4%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWise, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20254%32%26%
20244%32%26%
20232%33%25%
20222%32%25%
20212%31%25%
20202%30%24%
20197%31%24%
20187%30%23%
201721%29%22%
201621%28%22%
201521%30%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
18 Teachers
14,650 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWise, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20257:110:111:1
20247:111:111:1
20237:111:111:1
20226:111:111:1
20216:111:111:1
20206:111:112:1
20195:110:112:1
20185:110:112:1
20175:110:112:1
20165:110:112:1
20155:111:112:1
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Average Class Size
5 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWise, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202551415
202451415
202351415
202251415
202151415
202051415
201951415
201851415
201751415
201651415
201551315
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,600
$17,359

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWise, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$3,600$17,414$15,012
2024$3,600$15,256$13,254
2023$3,600$15,221$12,626
2022$3,600$14,456$12,187
2021$3,600$14,203$11,800
2020$3,600$14,291$11,512
2019$3,600$14,111$11,293
2018$3,600$13,894$11,017
2017$3,600$13,323$10,708
2016$3,600$12,876$10,356
2015$3,600$12,863$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
50%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearWise, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202550%30%34%
202450%30%34%
202350%29%34%
202250%29%33%
202150%29%33%
202050%27%32%
201950%27%31%
201850%26%30%
201750%25%30%
201650%25%29%
201550%24%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,260
$8,809

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearWise, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$1,260$8,819$7,073
2024$1,260$8,571$6,930
2023$1,260$8,585$6,469
2022$1,260$8,791$6,289
2021$1,260$8,283$6,055
2020$1,260$7,664$5,921
2019$1,260$6,891$5,795
2018$1,260$6,928$5,456
2017$1,260$6,662$5,319
2016$1,260$6,697$5,105
2015$1,260$6,226$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Wise, VA?
2 private schools are located in Wise, VA.
What percentage of students in Wise go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Wise are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wise?
50% of private schools in Wise are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Wise are often viewed compared to one another?

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