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Best Buckingham County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 210 students in Buckingham County, VA (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,966 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Buckingham County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Buckingham County (2026-27)

Map of Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 62 students
Christian
31139 N James Madison Hwy
New Canton, VA 23123
(434) 581-3874
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Map of Central Virginia Christian School
Central Virginia Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Christian
164 Industrial Park Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-4810
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Map of Integral Yoga School
Integral Yoga School
Gr: Inquire with school | 9 students
108 Yogaville Way
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4383
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Buckingham County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of The Discovery School Of Virginia
The Discovery School Of Virginia
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Alternative School
2697 Copper Mine Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-5616
(4)
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Map of Discovery School Of Virginia For Girls
Discovery School Of Virginia For Girls
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students
All-girls | Alternative School
368 Jim Birch Forrest Ln
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2003
(1)
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Map of New Dominion School (boys)
New Dominion School (boys)
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students
All-boys | Alternative School
Po Box 540
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2051
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearBuckingham County Total Schools
20253
20245
20235
20223
20214
20204
20194
20184
20173
20163
20154
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# Students
210 Students
152,743 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBuckingham County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202570169179
202456163172
202349167174
202221171185
202126165180
202026158171
201929161175
201829158172
201743166180
201643163178
201549149167
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% Average Students of Color
8%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBuckingham County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20258%31%34%
202414%31%34%
202316%31%33%
202211%30%33%
202116%29%32%
202016%29%32%
201918%28%31%
201818%28%31%
201717%31%32%
201617%31%32%
201512%32%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
14,650 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBuckingham County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20258:110:111:1
20248:111:111:1
20239:111:111:1
20226:111:111:1
20217:111:111:1
20207:111:112:1
20197:110:112:1
20187:110:112:1
20178:110:112:1
20168:110:112:1
20158:111:112:1
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearBuckingham County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20250.170.650.65
20240.300.650.65
20230.390.650.65
20220.410.640.64
20210.480.640.64
20200.480.640.64
20190.500.620.63
20180.500.620.63
20170.340.610.61
20160.340.600.61
20150.260.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,943 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBuckingham County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20251%7%5%
20242%7%5%
20231%7%5%
20211%6%4%
20201%5%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%5%4%
20151%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBuckingham County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20254%4%9%
20245%4%9%
20235%4%9%
20225%4%8%
20214%4%9%
20204%4%9%
20193%3%8%
20183%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
7 Students
11,977 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBuckingham County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20253%8%7%
20246%8%7%
20237%8%8%
20223%8%7%
20217%8%7%
20207%9%8%
20199%8%7%
20189%8%7%
20177%8%7%
20167%8%7%
20156%9%8%
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# White Students
202 Students
73,422 Students
% White Students
91%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBuckingham County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202591%49%52%
202483%49%52%
202378%48%52%
202275%51%54%
202170%51%54%
202070%52%54%
201968%53%56%
201868%53%56%
201780%56%58%
201680%56%58%
201586%53%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
2 Students
47,812 Students
% of Others Students
1%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBuckingham County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20251%32%26%
20244%32%26%
20239%33%25%
202217%32%25%
202118%31%25%
202018%30%24%
201918%31%24%
201818%30%23%
201710%29%22%
201610%28%22%
20156%30%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Buckingham County, VA?
3 private schools are located in Buckingham County, VA.
What percentage of students in Buckingham County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Buckingham County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Buckingham County?
100% of private schools in Buckingham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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