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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School
Location
Miles
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
School
Location
Miles
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
School
Location
Miles
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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Roxboro Christian Academy
(Baptist)
640 Wesleyan Heights Road
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-0208
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-0208
27.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Heritage Academy
(Christian)
1461 Dry Fork Road
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
29.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 69 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bethel Hill Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Bethel Hill School Road
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-2823
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-2823
9038.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Mount Airy Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Mt Airy Elementary Cir
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1816
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1816
9038.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Cluster Springs Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7091 Huell Matthews Hwy.
Alton, VA 24520
(434) 517-2600
Alton, VA 24520
(434) 517-2600
9040.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Meadville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Meadville School Loop
Nathalie, VA 24577
(434) 349-1012
Nathalie, VA 24577
(434) 349-1012
9040.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Sinai Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Sinai Elementary Drive
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-6193
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-6193
9041.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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