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#174 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 38% of private schools
First Christian School
Elementary School · South Hill, VA
A private elementary school in South Hill, VA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
414 N MECKLENBURG AVE, South Hill, VA 23970
- 7.4:1 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 First Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,920/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Hill), 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
$57,225
Median home value
$157,500
Median rent
$1,041/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23970; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 761 | Compare → |
| Lacrosse ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 366 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
First Christian School is listed in South Hill, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Christian School
First Christian School is a private elementary school in South Hill, VA, serving approximately 69 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Christian School
What grades does First Christian School serve?
First Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend First Christian School?
First Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at First Christian School is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First Christian School rank in VA?
First Christian School ranks #174 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is First Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
First Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Christian School a private school?
Yes, First 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 First Christian School a religious school?
First Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 69
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Phone
- (434) 447-2634
- Area population (ZIP 23970)
- 8,092
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 23970; 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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