For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 210 students in Buckingham County, VA (there are , serving 1,966 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Buckingham County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
草榴社区 Schools in Buckingham County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
31139 N James Madison Hwy
New Canton, VA 23123
(434) 581-3874
New Canton, VA 23123
(434) 581-3874
Gr: K-12 | 62 students
Central Virginia Christian School
(Christian)
164 Industrial Park Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-4810
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-4810
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
108 Yogaville Way
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4383
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4383
Gr: Inquire with school | 9 students
Buckingham County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Discovery School Of Virginia (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
2697 Copper Mine Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-5616
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-5616
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Discovery School Of Virginia For Girls (Closed 2025)
All-girls | Alternative School
368 Jim Birch Forrest Ln
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2003
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2003
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students
New Dominion School (boys) (Closed 2006)
All-boys | Alternative School
Po Box 540
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2051
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2051
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students
Overview
This County (Buckingham County)
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
210 Students
153,817 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
25 Teachers
14,617 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
7 Students
11,982 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
202 Students
73,428 Students
% White Students
91%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
2 Students
48,106 Students
% of Others Students
1%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Buckingham County, VA?
3 private schools are located in Buckingham County, VA.
What percentage of students in Buckingham County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Buckingham County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
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