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Best Pittsylvania County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 406 students in Pittsylvania County, VA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Pittsylvania County, VA include Hargrave Military Academy and Chatham Hall.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private high schools in Pittsylvania County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Top-Ranked Pittsylvania County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chatham Hall
Chatham Hall Photo - At Chatham Hall, we encourage every member of our community to uncover and live up to the best version of themselves.
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
[+] 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
406 Students
83,093 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
69 Teachers
8,719 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
56%
Average Class Size
10 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$38,500
$18,727
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,100
$1,661
Average % on Financial Aid
51%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$27,467
$12,738
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$67 million
$57.69 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
229 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
5,814 Students
% Asian Students
7%
7%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
3,438 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
44 Students
7,709 Students
% Black Students
10%
10%
# White Students
334 Students
47,023 Students
% White Students
75%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
232 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
22 Students
17,226 Students
% of Others Students
5%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
25 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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