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Danville City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 806 students in Danville City, VA (there are 22 public schools, serving 6,854 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Danville City 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 City 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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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
806 Students
152,607 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
72 Teachers
14,411 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
55%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,960
$15,972
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$9,451
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.65
# 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
47,683 Students
% of Others Students
25%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

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