Private schools in Bedford County, VA
4 schools across Lynchburg, Moneta, Vinton. About 673 students in all (2023-24).
Bedford County private schools at a glance
There are 4 private schools in Bedford County. By affiliation: 3 other Christian, 1 nonsectarian. 3 teach elementary grades and 3 teach high school; 1 is Montessori. All of them are co-ed. The typical school has about 172 students and 11 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey).
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Montessori School | PreK-K | 4 |
| Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy | PreK-12 | 458 |
| Ilumened Academy | 6-12 | 172 |
| Mineral Springs Christian School | PreK-11 | 39 |
Private schools
What Virginia pays
Figures read from each program’s official pages, October 2, 2026. Sources and how to apply
Cities in and around Bedford County
Neighboring counties
- Roanoke City (7)
- Roanoke County (6)
- Montgomery County (7)
- Salem City (2)
- Franklin County (2)
- Campbell County (4)
- Lynchburg City (6)
- Amherst County (2)
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