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Best Pittsylvania County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 485 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 Baptist).

Top Ranked Pittsylvania County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Chatham Hall
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All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Hargrave Military Academy
All-boys (Baptist)
(6)
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Grades: 7-12
| 186 students
Faith Christian Academy
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(Christian)
361 Main St
Hurt, VA 24563
(434) 324-8276
Grades: PK-12
| 109 students
Heritage Academy
(Christian)
1461 Dry Fork Road
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
Grades: PK-7
| 69 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Pittsylvania County, Virginia

Pittsylvania County Private Schools (Closed)

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

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 Baptist).

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