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#339 of 457 private schools in VA
Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy
School · Lynchburg, VA
A private school in Lynchburg, VA serving grades Pre-K – 10th.
19 GEORGE ST, Lynchburg, VA 24502
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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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
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Where Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,100/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,027
Median home value
$214,300
Median rent
$1,166/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
53.7%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24502; 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)
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| Timberlake Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 4.2 | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 397 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy is listed in Lynchburg, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy
Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy is a private school in Lynchburg, VA, serving approximately 80 students in grades Pre-K-10th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #339 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy
What grades does Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy serve?
Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 10th.
How many students attend Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy?
Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy rank in VA?
Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy ranks #339 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy a religious school?
Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 10th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Campbell County
- Phone
- (434) 237-1899
- Area population (ZIP 24502)
- 41,314
- Area average commute
- 17 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 24502; 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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