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Chesterfield Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 846 students in Chesterfield, VA, 11% of all K-12 students in Chesterfield, VA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
71% of private schools in Chesterfield, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Chesterfield Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Gill Grove Baptist School
Gill Grove Baptist School
Gr: K-12 | 65 students
Baptist
10726 River Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-1535
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: PK-K | 258 students
Daycare / Preschool
10211 Krause Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 310-9068
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Richmond Christian School Photo
Richmond Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 303 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
6511 Belmont Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 276-3193
(6)
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Banner Christian School Photo
Banner Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
5831 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 276-5200
(2)
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Map of Dogwood KinderCare
Dogwood KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
15101 Dogwood Villas Dr.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 739-8673
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Map of Good News Christian Academy
Good News Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5200 Cthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 744-4947
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Guardian Christian Academy Photo
Guardian Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
6851 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 715-3210
(12)
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Chesterfield, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
Baptist
7777 Cogbill Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 271-7626
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Map of Omega Private Academy - Chesterfield
Omega Private Academy - Chesterfield
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students
Christian
7061 Commons Plz Ste B
Chesterfield, VA 23832
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Chesterfield, VA Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
846
Students
$11,075
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
35%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chesterfield)
This State (VA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,035 Schools
# Students
846 Students
152,623 Students
% Students of Color
35%
31%
0.66
0.65
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
492 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
158 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
15%
8%
# White Students
423 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
41%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
395 Students
47,699 Students
% of Others Students
39%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
55%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1120
(Out of 1600)
1229
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,075
$15,965
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,800
$9,451
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%
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 The Goddard School, Richmond Christian School, and Gill Grove Baptist School.
How many private schools are located in Chesterfield?
7 private schools are located in Chesterfield.
How diverse are private schools in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield private schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Chesterfield go to private school?
11% 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?
71% of private schools in Chesterfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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