Pathways Day School in Scottsburg, VA, serves 15 co–educational students in grades 2 through 11 within a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 with 5 total teachers, supporting its special education program.
Founded as a nonsectarian institution, Pathways Day School holds memberships in the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the National Association of Independent Schools.
The student body is predominantly diverse, with 72.73% of students representing students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Virginia for diversity.
Pathways Day School operates without a religious affiliation and emphasizes inclusive educational services for its small rural enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-11
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Pathways Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-11
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pathways Day School?
The application deadline for Pathways Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Pathways Day School is The Baptist Academy (4.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Halifax Christian School (4.6 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
The Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
3200 Halifax Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(276) 686-4394
South Boston, VA 24592
(276) 686-4394
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Halifax Christian School
(Church of God)
3098 Halifax Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 575-1325
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 575-1325
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Tuition listed
601 Marshall Ave
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 471-5269
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 471-5269
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rivermont School - Chase City
Special Education School
733 N Main St
Chase City, VA 23924
(434) 372-3303
Chase City, VA 23924
(434) 372-3303
23 miles
Gr: K-12 | 63 students
Zion Christian Academy
(Christian)
2850 Virgilina Rd
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 503-0057
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 503-0057
25.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
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