Village Academy At Childhelp East in Lignum, VA is a rural special education school serving grades 1 through 8 with a total enrollment of 41 students.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 with 7 teachers on staff, supporting a co鈥揺d, nonsectarian academic environment.
Founded in 1959, Village Academy At Childhelp East is among the oldest private schools in Virginia, providing educational services for over six decades.
Approximately 25 percent of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within this rural Virginia school.
As a member of the National Association of Laboratory Schools, the school is part of a network focused on specialized educational approaches.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked VA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Village Academy At Childhelp East ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1959
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Village Academy At Childhelp East often compared to?
Village Academy At Childhelp East is often viewed alongside schools like Culpeper Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is Village Academy At Childhelp East's ranking?
Village Academy At Childhelp East ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Village Academy At Childhelp East?
The application deadline for Village Academy At Childhelp East is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Village Academy At Childhelp East vs. Culpeper Christian School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Village Academy At Childhelp East is Faith Fellowship Academy (5.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Culpeper KinderCare (10.5 miles away)
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Faith Fellowship Academy ![Faith Fellowship Academy Photo]( "Faith Fellowship Academy Photo")
(Christian)
32345 Constitution Hwy suites K & L
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 732-0109
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 732-0109
5.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Keys Academy - Culpeper
Special Education School
14095 Lovers Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 407-5644
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 407-5644
9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
810 Old Rixeyville Rd
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-4208
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-4208
10.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 147 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Culpeper KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
673 Sunset Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-6333
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-6333
10.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
1211 East Grandview Ave.
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9017
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9017
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Faith Fellowship Academy ![Faith Fellowship Academy Photo]( "Faith Fellowship Academy Photo")
(Christian)
32345 Constitution Hwy suites K & L
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 732-0109
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 732-0109
5.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Keys Academy - Culpeper
Special Education School
14095 Lovers Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 407-5644
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 407-5644
9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
Hartland Day Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
444 Hartland Oak Dr
Rapidan, VA 22733
(540) 680-3443
Rapidan, VA 22733
(540) 680-3443
14.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students
898 Woodberry Forest Rd
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
16.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6301 Campus Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(154) 041-9802
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(154) 041-9802
16.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Faith Fellowship Academy ![Faith Fellowship Academy Photo]( "Faith Fellowship Academy Photo")
(Christian)
32345 Constitution Hwy suites K & L
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 732-0109
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 732-0109
5.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Keys Academy - Culpeper
Special Education School
14095 Lovers Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 407-5644
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 407-5644
9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
810 Old Rixeyville Rd
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-4208
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-4208
10.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 147 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1211 East Grandview Ave.
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9017
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9017
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9151 Elys Ford Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2277
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2277
11.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 184 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Culpeper KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
673 Sunset Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-6333
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-6333
10.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
1211 East Grandview Ave.
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9017
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9017
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anne's Academy for Girls
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6342 Mintbrook Lane
Bealeton, VA 22712
(571) 441-2663
Bealeton, VA 22712
(571) 441-2663
14.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13775 Spicers Mill Rd
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 672-0940
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 672-0940
14.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
6050 Plank Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2019
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2019
15.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Baker Street
Gordonsville, VA 22942
(540) 661-4500
Gordonsville, VA 22942
(540) 661-4500
9168.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 Dailey Drive
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4400
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4400
9171.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 Montevista Avenue
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4450
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4450
9171.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Selma Road
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4300
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4300
9171.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11360 Zachary Taylor Hwy
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(540) 661-4520
Unionville, VA 22567
(540) 661-4520
9174.5 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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