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Mecklenburg County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 165 students in Mecklenburg County, VA (there are 7 public schools, serving 4,441 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
50% of private schools in Mecklenburg County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Mecklenburg County (2026-27)

Map of First Christian School
First Christian School
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
414 N Mecklenburg Ave
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-2634
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Map of Rivermont School - Chase City
Rivermont School - Chase City
Gr: K-12 | 63 students
Special Education School
733 N Main St
Chase City, VA 23924
(434) 372-3303
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
165 Students
152,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.65
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
27 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
16%
8%
# White Students
90 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
55%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
41 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
25%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Mecklenburg County, VA?
2 private schools are located in Mecklenburg County, VA.
What percentage of students in Mecklenburg County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Mecklenburg County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mecklenburg County?
50% of private schools in Mecklenburg County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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