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Best Giles County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 172 students in Giles County, VA (there are , serving 3,499 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools in Giles County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Giles County (2026-27)

Jefferson Christian Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
219 Big Stony Creek Rd
Ripplemead, VA 24150
(540) 626-5222

Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
172 Students
152,641 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
14,553 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
54%
Average Class Size
8 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1229
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
99%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
n/a
11,974 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
58 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
34%
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
114 Students
47,723 Students
% of Others Students
66%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Giles County, VA?
1 private schools are located in Giles County, VA.
What percentage of students in Giles County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Giles County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Giles County?
100% of private schools in Giles County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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