Island Creek Mennonite School in Hillsville, VA, is a co–ed K–12 private school serving 23 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 in a rural community setting.
The school operates under Mennonite affiliation and follows the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum framework.
With a total enrollment of 25 students and three teachers, Island Creek Mennonite School offers a small learning environment through elementary and secondary grades.
Located in rural Hillsville, the school provides education from kindergarten through 12th grade with a student–teacher ratio conducive to close instructional support.
Island Creek Mennonite School is positioned among several nearby private and Christian schools within a 25–mile radius, reflecting its role in the rural Virginia private school community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Island Creek Mennonite School?
The application deadline for Island Creek Mennonite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Island Creek Mennonite School is Grace Christian Academy (14.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Noah's Ark Daycare Center (2.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Life Christian Schools (5.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Noah's Ark Daycare Center
Daycare / Preschool (Brethren)
Po Box 1396
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 766-3502
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 766-3502
2.9 miles
Gr: K-1 | 18 students
New Life Christian Schools
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
507 Virginia St
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 730-0706
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 730-0706
5.9 miles
Gr: K | 8 students
Grace Christian Academy ![Grace Christian Academy Photo]( "Grace Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
4927 E Lee Hwy
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3727
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3727
14.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian School
(Baptist)
14 Gammons Road
Stuart, VA 24171
(274) 694-4047
Stuart, VA 24171
(274) 694-4047
22.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Granite Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1705 Peppers Ferry Rd
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-3129
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-3129
23.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grace Christian Academy ![Grace Christian Academy Photo]( "Grace Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
4927 E Lee Hwy
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3727
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3727
14.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
205 5th St
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 307-5286
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 307-5286
21.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students
Trinity Christian School
(Baptist)
14 Gammons Road
Stuart, VA 24171
(274) 694-4047
Stuart, VA 24171
(274) 694-4047
22.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Granite Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1705 Peppers Ferry Rd
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-3129
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-3129
23.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
Minnick School - Wytheville Campus
Special Education School
425 Grayson Rd Bldg 6
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-8088
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-8088
23.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Noah's Ark Daycare Center
Daycare / Preschool (Brethren)
Po Box 1396
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 766-3502
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 766-3502
2.9 miles
Gr: K-1 | 18 students
Grace Christian Academy ![Grace Christian Academy Photo]( "Grace Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
4927 E Lee Hwy
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3727
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3727
14.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
205 5th St
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 307-5286
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 307-5286
21.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students
Trinity Christian School
(Baptist)
14 Gammons Road
Stuart, VA 24171
(274) 694-4047
Stuart, VA 24171
(274) 694-4047
22.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Granite Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1705 Peppers Ferry Rd
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-3129
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-3129
23.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Life Christian Schools
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
507 Virginia St
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 730-0706
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 730-0706
5.9 miles
Gr: K | 8 students
Grace Christian Academy ![Grace Christian Academy Photo]( "Grace Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
4927 E Lee Hwy
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3727
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3727
14.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount Airy South Street KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
401 S South St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 719-0500
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 719-0500
21.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Trinity Christian School
(Baptist)
14 Gammons Road
Stuart, VA 24171
(274) 694-4047
Stuart, VA 24171
(274) 694-4047
22.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Granite Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1705 Peppers Ferry Rd
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-3129
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 228-3129
23.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
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Fries, VA 24330
(276) 744-7201
Fries, VA 24330
(276) 744-7201
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(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
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2323 Fairview Rd
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-2365
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-2365
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300 Mcarthur Street
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6159
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6159
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200 Maroon Tide Dr
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-2991
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-2991
9016.9 miles
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(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
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(276) 236-6124
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6124
9016.9 miles
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