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Best Pittsylvania County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 475 students in Pittsylvania County, VA (there are 19 public schools, serving 6,586 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Pittsylvania County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Pittsylvania County, VA include Chatham Hall and Hargrave Military Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private schools in Pittsylvania County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Pittsylvania County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chatham Hall
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All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hargrave Military Academy
All-boys (Baptist)
(6)
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Faith Christian Academy
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(Christian)
361 Main St
Hurt, VA 24563
(434) 324-8276
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Academy
(Christian)
1461 Dry Fork Road
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
Gr: PK-7 | 69 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Pittsylvania County, Virginia

Pittsylvania County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
White Oak School (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
7180 U S Highway 29
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 836-6472
Gr: 3-12 | 9 students
956 Woodlawn Academy Rd
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-9244
Gr: K-9 | 124 students

Overview

This County (Pittsylvania County)
This State (VA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
475 Students
153,817 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
80 Teachers
14,617 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
54%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,615
$17,376
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,100
$1,103
Average % on Financial Aid
51%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$27,467
$8,819
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$67 million
$46.06 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
46 Students
11,982 Students
% Black Students
9%
8%
# White Students
387 Students
73,428 Students
% White Students
76%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
36 Students
48,106 Students
% of Others Students
7%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
25 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Pittsylvania County, VA?
The top-ranked private schools in Pittsylvania County, VA include Chatham Hall and Hargrave Military Academy.
How many private schools are located in Pittsylvania County?
4 private schools are located in Pittsylvania County.
What percentage of students in Pittsylvania County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Pittsylvania County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pittsylvania County?
100% of private schools in Pittsylvania County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

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