Rivermont School–Dan River is a nonsectarian special education school located in Danville, VA, serving 56 students in grades K through 12 within a town community.
The school employs 7 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 that supports specialized instruction.
Approximately 5.5% of the student body represents students of color in this small K–12 private school.
Rivermont School–Dan River holds membership in special emphasis associations related to its program focus.
Nearby Danville private schools with similar grade spans include The Hughes Center (grades 6–12) and Westover Christian Academy (grades PK–12).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Rivermont School - Dan River?
The application deadline for Rivermont School - Dan River is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Rivermont School - Dan River is The Hughes Center (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Building Blocks Center For Children With Autism (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sacred Heart Catholic School (1.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Building Blocks Center For Children With Autism
Special Education School
175 Deer Run Rd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-5531
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-5531
0.5 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 15 students
Abundant Life Christian Academy
(Christian)
The Life Church 955 Mount Cross Rd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 770-7791
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 770-7791
1.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 50 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Catholic School ![Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - Our teachers make learning fun and interactive through hands on learning, STEAM activities, and our updated technology programs.]( "Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - Our teachers make learning fun and interactive through hands on learning, STEAM activities, and our updated technology programs.")
(Catholic)
540 Central Blvd
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Hughes Center
Special Education School
1601 Franklin Tpke
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-8500
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-8500
2.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students
Westover Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5665 Riverside Dr
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 822-0800
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 822-0800
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Hughes Center
Special Education School
1601 Franklin Tpke
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-8500
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-8500
2.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students
Westover Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5665 Riverside Dr
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 822-0800
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 822-0800
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students Acceptance rate listed
Chatham Hall ![Chatham Hall Photo - At Chatham Hall, we encourage every member of our community to uncover and live up to the best version of themselves.]( "Chatham Hall Photo - At Chatham Hall, we encourage every member of our community to uncover and live up to the best version of themselves.")
All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
15.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
15.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
2073 Oregon Hill Rd
Ruffin, NC 27326
(336) 939-3566
Ruffin, NC 27326
(336) 939-3566
16.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Building Blocks Center For Children With Autism
Special Education School
175 Deer Run Rd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-5531
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-5531
0.5 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 15 students
Abundant Life Christian Academy
(Christian)
The Life Church 955 Mount Cross Rd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 770-7791
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 770-7791
1.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 50 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Catholic School ![Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - Our teachers make learning fun and interactive through hands on learning, STEAM activities, and our updated technology programs.]( "Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - Our teachers make learning fun and interactive through hands on learning, STEAM activities, and our updated technology programs.")
(Catholic)
540 Central Blvd
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Hughes Center
Special Education School
1601 Franklin Tpke
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-8500
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-8500
2.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students
Westover Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5665 Riverside Dr
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 822-0800
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 822-0800
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Sacred Heart Catholic School ![Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - Our teachers make learning fun and interactive through hands on learning, STEAM activities, and our updated technology programs.]( "Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - Our teachers make learning fun and interactive through hands on learning, STEAM activities, and our updated technology programs.")
(Catholic)
540 Central Blvd
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westover Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5665 Riverside Dr
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 822-0800
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 822-0800
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students Acceptance rate listed
Heritage Academy
(Christian)
1461 Dry Fork Road
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 69 students Tuition listed
Mt. Calvary Academy
(Pentecostal)
350 A L Philpott Hwy
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-2376
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-2376
16 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students
605 Montgomery St
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-5270
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 349-5270
22 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 26 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rockingham Co Early College High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
215 Wrenn Memorial Road
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 342-4261
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 342-4261
9014 miles
Gr: 9-13 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rockingham County High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 High School Rd
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 634-3220
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 634-3220
9014.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 878 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rockingham County Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
182 High School Road
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 616-0073
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 616-0073
9014.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Wentworth Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8806 Nc Hwy 87
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 634-3250
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 634-3250
9014.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 497 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Legacy Classical Academy
Charter School
2621 S Scales Street
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 514-3054
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 514-3054
9014.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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