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Minnick School - Bristol

Special education school · Grades K–8

Bristol, VA

150 Janie Hammitt Dr, Bristol, VA 24201

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 66% of special education schools nationwide

In Bristol, Virginia, Minnick School - Bristol is a special education school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 19 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of special education schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 46% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
19
Teachers
5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 3 girls, 16 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 66% of special education schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 75% of special education schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 231 special education schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    13’19–2010’21–2219’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    K1
    11
    22
    33
    45
    51
    62
    71
    83

    Student body

    White89%
    Two or more races11%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Minnick School - Bristol whether it takes part.

    More about Virginia's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Minnick School - Bristol

    What grades does Minnick School - Bristol serve?

    Minnick School - Bristol serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Minnick School - Bristol?

    About 19 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Minnick School - Bristol?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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