Childcare & K-12

K-12 education in the Lynchburg region is intentionally future-focused and designed to turn a student’s curiosity into a lifelong career. Whether it’s Lynchburg City Schools or the surrounding counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell, the priority here is to create pathways tailored to your child’s specific interests.

Through robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, students enrolled in any of Lynchburg’s counties can gain hands-on training in fields like engineering, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. High schoolers can even earn industry certifications and gain work-based experience that feeds directly into real careers.

• Lynchburg City Schools serves nearly 8,000 students from pre-K to 12th grade and offers the 4 most diverse school district in Virginia. The school system also offers several gifted and Career and Technical Education programs supported by highly credentialed teachers. And with championship-level athletics, LCS doesn’t just provide education that leads to strong careers, but lifelong skills such as team building, resiliency, and discipline.
• Meanwhile, Bedford County Schools serves as the region’s largest division, providing a wide array of accredited K-12 options for more than 10,000 students across the county. With a strong concentration of quality schools in family-friendly neighborhoods, Bedford county is a solid educational option for many families.
• For families seeking a more tailored or faith-based experience, the region also features excellent private choices. James River Day School offers an intimate 7:1 student-teacher ratio for highly personalized learning, while Lynchburg Christian Academy combines a top-10 athletic program with a strong focus on spiritual character.

Whatever your student’s goals may be, our schools are built to help them thrive and succeed.