For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 139 students in Dillwyn, VA (there are 2 public schools, serving 712 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Dillwyn, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Dillwyn, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Dillwyn, VA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Virginia Christian School
(Christian)
164 Industrial Park Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-4810
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-4810
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Dillwyn, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Discovery School Of Virginia (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
2697 Copper Mine Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-5616
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-5616
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Discovery School Of Virginia For Girls (Closed 2025)
All-girls | Alternative School
368 Jim Birch Forrest Ln
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2003
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2003
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students
New Dominion School (boys) (Closed 2006)
All-boys | Alternative School
Po Box 540
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2051
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2051
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students
Overview
This Town (Dillwyn)
This State (VA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
139 Students
153,929 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
14,674 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
5 Students
11,979 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
136 Students
73,423 Students
% White Students
91%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
48,242 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Dillwyn, VA?
1 private schools are located in Dillwyn, VA.
What percentage of students in Dillwyn go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Dillwyn are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dillwyn?
100% of private schools in Dillwyn are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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