Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,600
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Wise County Christian School
About the School
- Wise County Christian School provides Christian education through academic excellence that glorifies Christ and edifies our students by consistently presenting a Christian world view.
- This School offers a complete curriculum from preschool through twelfth grade.
- Our curriculum emphasizes the mastery of critical skills and challenges students to reach their academic potential.
- This School teachers are dedicated to the Lord, their profession, and their students.
- With small class sizes, teachers are able to provide more individual attention to each student.
- This School offers both boys and girls athletic programs.
- We participate in volleyball, basketball, and tennis.
- WCCS athletes compete against local public schools as well as other Christian schools.
- Graduates from this school are not only ready for continuing education at the university level, but being rooted and grounded in the Christian faith prepares them to rise above daily challenges and make a difference in their world.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,600
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Wise County Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1977
Colors
Blue, Green
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
107 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
5 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Chapel dress on FRiday through lunch
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,260
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
BetaFishing
MissionsRocket
SCA
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtBand
ChoirMusic
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wise County Christian School cost?
Wise County Christian School's tuition is approximately $3,600 for private students.
What schools are Wise County Christian School often compared to?
Wise County Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Minnick Education Center - Wise by visitors of our site.
What sports does Wise County Christian School offer?
Wise County Christian School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Wise County Christian School?
The application deadline for Wise County Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Wise County Christian School vs. Minnick Education Center - Wise
The nearest high school to Wise County Christian School is The Learning Center (17.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Minnick Education Center - Wise (2.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is King's Christian Academy (14.9 miles away)
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Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 4-8 | 12 students
Special Education School
515 Hurricane Rd Bldg N
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-7181
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 26 students
Baptist
14 E. 11th Street, N.
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0004
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Sports: 2
Christian
117 Rejoice Lane
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-5700
Distance: 22.3 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Christian
4908 Longfork Rd
Virgie, KY 41572
(606) 639-9101
Distance: 26.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
187 Stairway Dr
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 523-0464
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Sports: 2
Christian
117 Rejoice Lane
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-5700
Distance: 27.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Christian
100 Purpose Rd
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-6108
Distance: 30.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 71 students
Po Box 4158
Kingsport, TN 37665
(423) 247-3578
Distance: 30.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 48 students
Pentecostal
2055 Granby Rd
Kingsport, TN 37665
(423) 530-7175
Distance: 30.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 32 students
Pentecostal
1780 Granby Rd
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 245-6756
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 4-8 | 12 students
Special Education School
515 Hurricane Rd Bldg N
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-7181
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 26 students
Baptist
14 E. 11th Street, N.
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0004
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Sports: 2
Christian
117 Rejoice Lane
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-5700
Distance: 22.3 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Christian
4908 Longfork Rd
Virgie, KY 41572
(606) 639-9101
Distance: 26.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
187 Stairway Dr
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 523-0464
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 26 students
Baptist
14 E. 11th Street, N.
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-0004
Distance: 22.3 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Christian
4908 Longfork Rd
Virgie, KY 41572
(606) 639-9101
Distance: 26.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
187 Stairway Dr
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 523-0464
Distance: 27.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Christian
100 Purpose Rd
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
(606) 368-6108
Distance: 30.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students
Christian
257 Walker Street
Kingsport, TN 37665
(423) 245-8776
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cowan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3125 Hwy 931 S
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7195
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-7195
9001.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Letcher County Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
185 Circle Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-5559
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-5559
9002 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
West Whitesburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-9538
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-9538
9002.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Union High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
322 Powell Valley Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-1290
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-1290
9002.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Whitesburg Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
366 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-2761
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-2761
9002.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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