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Best Chatham Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 307 students in Chatham, VA (there are 8 public schools, serving 1,448 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 Chatham Hall and Hargrave Military Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 26%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private schools in Chatham, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Chatham Private Schools (2025-26)

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 | 121 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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Chatham, Virginia

Chatham, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Woodlawn Academy (Closed 2010)
956 Woodlawn Academy Rd
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-9244
Gr: K-9 | 124 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chatham, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Chatham, VA include Chatham Hall and Hargrave Military Academy.
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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