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Hargrave Military Academy
Chatham Hall Top 6 · Largest Endowment (VA)

Chatham Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 297 students in Chatham, VA, 17% of all K-12 students in Chatham, VA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 26%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools in Chatham, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Chatham Private Schools (2026-27)

Chatham Hall Photo
Chatham Hall
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 25
All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
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Hargrave Military Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13
All-boys | Military School (Baptist)
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
(6)
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Chatham, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Woodlawn Academy
Woodlawn Academy
Gr: K-9 | 124 students
956 Woodlawn Academy Rd
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-9244
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Chatham, VA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
297
Students
$56,550
Avg. Tuition
9
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chatham)
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,035 Schools
# Students
297 Students
152,580 Students
% Students of Color
25%
31%
0.41
0.65
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
8%
6%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
42 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
12%
8%
# White Students
253 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
76%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
0%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
54 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
54%
Average Class Size
9 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$56,550
$15,964
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,100
$1,108
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$27,467
$8,965
Average Endowment Size
$67 million
$43.14 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
26%
82%
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 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 Episcopal and Baptist).

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