Guardian Christian Academy Photo

Best Chesterfield Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,223 students in Chesterfield, VA (there are 10 public schools, serving 6,802 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Chesterfield, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Chesterfield, VA include Gill Grove Baptist School, Richmond Christian School, and The Goddard School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
83% of private schools in Chesterfield, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Chesterfield Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Gill Grove Baptist School
(Baptist)
10726 River Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-1535
Gr: K-12 | 65 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
10211 Krause Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 310-9068
Gr: PK-K | 258 students
Guardian Christian Academy
Guardian Christian Academy Photo
(Church of the Nazarene)
(12)
6851 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 715-3210
Gr: PK-12 | 377 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Richmond Christian School
Richmond Christian School Photo - Full slate of athletic programs in three seasons for boys and girls, grades 6-12."Little Warriors" intramural program for students in grades 3-5.
(Christian)
(6)
6511 Belmont Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 276-3193
Gr: PK-12 | 303 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Banner Christian School
Banner Christian School Photo - Spirit Week gives our students a chance to show their school spirit and pride.
(Christian)
(2)
5831 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 276-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Good News Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5200 Cthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 744-4947
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Chesterfield, Virginia

Chesterfield, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7777 Cogbill Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 271-7626
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
7061 Commons Plz Ste B
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students

Overview

This Town (Chesterfield)
This State (VA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,223 Students
153,797 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
79 Teachers
14,577 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
54%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1120
(Out of 1600)
1225

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,575
$17,414
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,800
$8,819
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.65
# American Indian Students
1 Student
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
158 Students
11,982 Students
% Black Students
13%
8%
# White Students
423 Students
73,428 Students
% White Students
34%
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
600 Students
48,085 Students
% of Others Students
49%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Chesterfield, VA?
The top-ranked private schools in Chesterfield, VA include Gill Grove Baptist School, Richmond Christian School, and The Goddard School.
How many private schools are located in Chesterfield?
6 private schools are located in Chesterfield.
How diverse are private schools in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Chesterfield go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Chesterfield are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chesterfield?
83% of private schools in Chesterfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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