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Danville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 806 students in Danville, VA, 11% of all K-12 students in Danville, VA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is same as the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
50% of private schools in Danville, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Danville Private Schools (2026-27)

Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
540 Central Blvd
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
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Map of Westover Christian Academy
Westover Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students
Baptist
5665 Riverside Dr
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 822-0800
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Map of Abundant Life Christian Academy
Abundant Life Christian Academy
Gr: K-4 | 50 students
Christian
The Life Church 955 Mount Cross Rd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 770-7791
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Map of Building Blocks Center For Children With Autism
Building Blocks Center For Children With Autism
Gr: 3-8 | 15 students
Special Education School
175 Deer Run Rd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-5531
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Map of The Hughes Center
The Hughes Center
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
1601 Franklin Tpke
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-8500
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Map of Rivermont School - Dan River
Rivermont School - Dan River
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Special Education School
441 Piney Forest Rd Ste O
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-7025
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Danville, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

Map of B & P Young Seventh-day Adventist School
B & P Young Seventh-day Adventist School
Gr: 6-9 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
212 Ingram Rd
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 822-0356
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Map of CLOSED - Epiphany Episcopal School
CLOSED - Epiphany Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8
115 Jefferson Ave.
Danville, VA 24541
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Danville, VA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
806
Students
$7,960
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
18%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Danville)
This State (VA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,035 Schools
# Students
806 Students
152,580 Students
% Students of Color
18%
31%
0.56
0.65
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
40 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
495 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
61%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
197 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
25%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
72 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
54%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,960
$15,964
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$8,965
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Danville, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Danville, VA include Westover Christian Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Danville?
6 private schools are located in Danville.
How diverse are private schools in Danville?
Danville private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Danville go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Danville are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Danville?
50% of private schools in Danville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Danville are often viewed compared to one another?

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