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Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Photo - Opening day photo for the 15/16 school year.

Best Bedford County 糖心原创s (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,073 students in Bedford County, VA (there are , serving 8,738 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Bedford County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Bedford County, VA include ONE Forest School, Inc., Timberlake Christian Schools, and Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
60% of private schools in Bedford County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Top-Ranked Bedford County 糖心原创s (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
ONE Forest School, Inc.
ONE Forest School, Inc. Photo - Our Forest Theater is a favorite among students, staff, and parents!
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
4808 smith mountain lake pkwy
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 682-6320
Gr: NS-6 | 22 students Tuition listed
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Photo - Girls Basketball photo from day two of our first camp ever.
(Christian)
(1)
1449 Hendricks Store Rd.
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 296-3292
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Timberlake Christian Schools
Alternative School (Christian)
202 Horizon Dr
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 237-5943
Gr: PK-12 | 487 students
Brookhill Christian School
(Methodist)
1043 Cifax Road
Forest, VA 24551
(540) 586-2394
Gr: K-8 | 68 students
Forest KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
16780 Forest Road
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 455-0880
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
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Bedford County 糖心原创s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
729 Blue Ridge Ave
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-6729
Gr: 2-11 | 19 students

Overview

This County (Bedford County)
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,073 Students
153,905 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
47 Teachers
14,685 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
54%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,367
$17,356
Average Summer Program Cost
$238
$1,087
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$8,819
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.65
# American Indian Students
1 Student
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
16 Students
11,979 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
419 Students
73,423 Students
% White Students
40%
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
588 Students
48,219 Students
% of Others Students
56%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Bedford County, VA?
The top-ranked private schools in Bedford County, VA include ONE Forest School, Inc., Timberlake Christian Schools, and Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Bedford County?
5 private schools are located in Bedford County.
How diverse are private schools in Bedford County?
Bedford County private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Bedford County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Bedford County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bedford County?
60% of private schools in Bedford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).
Which private schools in Bedford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Bedford County include: Brookhill Christian School vs. Timberlake Christian Schools

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