Sullins Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Bristol, VA
22218 Sullins Academy Dr, Bristol, VA 24202
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Bristol
- Serving families in Bristol since at least 2011
In Bristol, Virginia, Sullins Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 157 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 hours, 171 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 157
- Teachers
- 9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 84 girls, 73 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 69% of independent elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 51 independent elementary schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Sullins Academy whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about Sullins Academy
What grades does Sullins Academy serve?
Sullins Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Sullins Academy?
About 157 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Sullins Academy?
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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