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Best Chatham Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 297 students in Chatham, VA (there are 8 public schools, serving 1,434 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Chatham, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Chatham, VA include Hargrave Military Academy and Chatham Hall.
The average acceptance rate is 26%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private schools in Chatham, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Chatham Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chatham Hall
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All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hargrave Military Academy
All-boys (Baptist)
(6)
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
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Chatham, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
956 Woodlawn Academy Rd
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-9244
Gr: K-9 | 124 students

Overview

This Town (Chatham)
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
297 Students
153,929 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
54 Teachers
14,674 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
55%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$55,000
$17,336
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,100
$1,087
Average % on Financial Aid
67%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$27,467
$8,804
Average Acceptance Rate
26%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$67 million
$45.97 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
8%
6%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
42 Students
11,979 Students
% Black Students
12%
8%
# White Students
253 Students
73,423 Students
% White Students
76%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
n/a
48,242 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
25 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Chatham, VA?
The top-ranked private schools in Chatham, VA include Hargrave Military Academy and Chatham Hall.
How many private schools are located in Chatham?
2 private schools are located in Chatham.
What percentage of students in Chatham go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Chatham are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chatham?
100% of private schools in Chatham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

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