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Best Pittsylvania County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 364 students in Pittsylvania County, VA.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Pittsylvania County, VA is Hargrave Military Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private elementary schools in Pittsylvania County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Pittsylvania County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
364 Students
125,110 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
56 Teachers
12,369 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
53%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,153
$15,561
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,100
$1,171
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$6,531
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
458 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
8,056 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
36 Students
10,611 Students
% Black Students
9%
9%
# White Students
308 Students
66,459 Students
% White Students
79%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
315 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
31,364 Students
% of Others Students
9%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Pittsylvania County, VA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Pittsylvania County, VA is Hargrave Military Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Pittsylvania County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Pittsylvania County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Pittsylvania County?
100% of private elementary schools in Pittsylvania County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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