For the 2025-26 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 in Buckingham County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
Private Schools in Buckingham County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
31139 N James Madison Hwy
New Canton, VA 23123
(434) 581-3874
New Canton, VA 23123
(434) 581-3874
Gr: K-12 | 62 students
Central Virginia Christian School
(Christian)
164 Industrial Park Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-4810
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-4810
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
108 Yogaville Way
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4383
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4383
Gr: Inquire with school | 9 students
Buckingham County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Discovery School Of Virginia (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
2697 Copper Mine Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-5616
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-5616
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Discovery School Of Virginia For Girls (Closed 2025)
All-girls | Alternative School
368 Jim Birch Forrest Ln
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2003
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2003
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students
New Dominion School (boys) (Closed 2006)
All-boys | Alternative School
Po Box 540
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2051
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2051
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students
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%).
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