Guardian Christian Academy Photo

Best Chesterfield Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,043 students in Chesterfield, VA (there are 10 public schools, serving 6,802 public students). 13% 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 Richmond Christian School, Gill Grove Baptist School, and The Goddard School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
80% of private schools in Chesterfield, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Chesterfield Private Schools (2025)

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
Good News Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5200 Cthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 744-4947
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chesterfield, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Chesterfield, VA include Richmond Christian School, Gill Grove Baptist School, and The Goddard School.
How many private schools are located in Chesterfield?
5 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 30%.
What percentage of students in Chesterfield go to private school?
13% 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?
80% of private schools in Chesterfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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