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Wise County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 145 students in Wise County, VA (there are 13 public schools, serving 5,220 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
67% of private schools in Wise County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Wise County (2026-27)

Map of King's Christian Academy
King's Christian Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 26 students
Baptist
14 E. 11th Street, N.
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0004
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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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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
145 Students
152,567 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Average Class Size
5 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,600
$15,964
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,260
$9,282

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.65
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
0%
6%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
118 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
81%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
25 Students
47,699 Students
% of Others Students
17%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 County, VA?
3 private schools are located in Wise County, VA.
What percentage of students in Wise County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Wise County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wise County?
67% of private schools in Wise County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Wise County are often viewed compared to one another?

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