Lynchburg has a long tradition of excellence in education featuring exemplary private schools. Timberlake Christian Schools, founded in 1966, provide an emphasis on Christ-centered education for children aged two years through 12th grade while maintaining high standards of learning and strong academic programs. Liberty Christian Academy, founded by Dr. Jerry Falwell, is the largest private school in central Virginia and stands as a viable educational choice for parents who desire to have their children taught a Christian worldview from a Bible-based curriculum.
For such a small community, Lynchburg boasts many opportunities for higher education as it is home to several colleges and universities. Lynchburg College is a comprehensive, independent, co-educational private college offering 38 majors, 48 minors, and numerous pre-professional and graduate programs.
Randolph College, founded in 1891 as Randolph-Macon Woman's College, is now a private co-educational college offering a liberal arts education long-renowned for its intellectual rigor in a dynamic learning environment charged with fresh vision.
Liberty University, founded in 1971, is the world's largest evangelical Christian university and Virginia's largest private university. It offers a distinctly Christian environment and is committed to academic excellence with fully accredited degrees in more than 60 areas of study.
