About the School
- Woodlawn Academy, an independent nonsectarian elementary school, exists for the purpose of offering an atmosphere providing each student the opportunity to realize his or her potential; to develop socially, culturally, physically, and mentally; to assume present and future responsibilities in a joy of learning dedicated to Christian ideals.
- Further, it is the school's purpose to recognize individual differences among its students while expecting each child in attendance to perform to his or her maximum ability.
- Woodlawn Academy offers a unique caring environment for children to learn and excel.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
124 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Woodlawn Academy?
The application deadline for Woodlawn Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Woodlawn Academy is Chatham Hall (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hargrave Military Academy (2.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Heritage Academy (3.0 miles away)
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Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 25
All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13
All-boys | Military School (Baptist)
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 69 students
Christian
1461 Dry Fork Road
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
1601 Franklin Tpke
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-8500
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 15 students
Special Education School
175 Deer Run Rd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-5531
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 25
All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13
All-boys | Military School (Baptist)
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
1601 Franklin Tpke
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-8500
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Special Education School
441 Piney Forest Rd Ste O
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-7025
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students
Baptist
5665 Riverside Dr
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 822-0800
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13
All-boys | Military School (Baptist)
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 69 students
Christian
1461 Dry Fork Road
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
1601 Franklin Tpke
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-8500
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 15 students
Special Education School
175 Deer Run Rd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-5531
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Special Education School
441 Piney Forest Rd Ste O
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-7025
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 69 students
Christian
1461 Dry Fork Road
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
Distance: 14.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
540 Central Blvd
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students
Baptist
5665 Riverside Dr
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 822-0800
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students
Pentecostal
350 A L Philpott Hwy
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-2376
Distance: 22.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students
Sports: 5
Christian
361 Main St
Hurt, VA 24563
(434) 324-8276
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chatham Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11650 Us Highway 29 North
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-2169
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-2169
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Pittsylvania Vocational-technical Center
Vocational School
11700 Us Highway 29
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-9416
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-9416
1.9 miles
Victory Academy/ready For Success
Alternative School
326 South Main Street
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-2761
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-2761
2.1 miles
Chatham Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
245 Chatham Elementary Lane
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-6461
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-6461
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Pittsylvania Regional Alternative School/stem Academy
Alternative School
956 Woodlawn Academy Road
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-8185
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-8185
7.1 miles
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