Best Pittsylvania County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 475 students in Pittsylvania County, VA (there are 19 public schools, serving 6,586 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools in Pittsylvania County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Pittsylvania County Private Schools (2026-27)

Chatham Hall Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 25
All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Hargrave Military Academy Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13
All-boys | Military School (Baptist)
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
(6)
Faith Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students
Sports: 5
Christian
361 Main St
Hurt, VA 24563
(434) 324-8276
Map of Heritage Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 69 students
Christian
1461 Dry Fork Road
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
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Pittsylvania County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of White Oak School
Gr: 3-12 | 9 students
Special Education School
7180 U S Highway 29
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 836-6472
Map of Woodlawn Academy
Gr: K-9 | 124 students
956 Woodlawn Academy Rd
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-9244

Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
475 Students
152,627 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
80 Teachers
14,513 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
54%
Average Class Size
9 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,715
$15,941
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,100
$1,108
Average % on Financial Aid
46%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$27,467
$8,914
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$67 million
$43.14 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
46 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
9%
8%
# White Students
387 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
76%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
36 Students
47,716 Students
% of Others Students
7%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
25 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pittsylvania County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Pittsylvania County, VA include Hargrave Military Academy and Chatham Hall.
How many private schools are located in Pittsylvania County?
4 private schools are located in Pittsylvania County.
What percentage of students in Pittsylvania County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Pittsylvania County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pittsylvania County?
100% of private schools in Pittsylvania County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

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