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#324 of 457 private schools in VA
Appalachian Christian School
School · Waynesboro, VA
A private school in Waynesboro, VA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
320 MAPLE AVE, Waynesboro, VA 22980
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in VA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
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Where Appalachian Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,787/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waynesboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,176
Median home value
$256,000
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22980; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | PK–9 | 3.9 mi | 92 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Appalachian Christian School is listed in Waynesboro, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Appalachian Christian School
Appalachian Christian School is a private school in Waynesboro, VA, serving approximately 114 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #324 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Appalachian Christian School
What grades does Appalachian Christian School serve?
Appalachian Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Appalachian Christian School?
Appalachian Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appalachian Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Appalachian Christian School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Appalachian Christian School rank in VA?
Appalachian Christian School ranks #324 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Appalachian Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Appalachian Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Appalachian Christian School a private school?
Yes, Appalachian Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Appalachian Christian School a religious school?
Appalachian Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 114
- Gender Split
- 34% M / 66% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Waynesboro city
- Phone
- (540) 456-6853
- Area population (ZIP 22980)
- 32,756
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22980; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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