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 Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
124 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 草榴社区 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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Location
Miles
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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.]( "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
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
2.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Heritage Academy
(Christian)
1461 Dry Fork Road
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 69 students Tuition listed
The Hughes Center
Special Education School
1601 Franklin Tpke
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-8500
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-8500
10.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students
Building Blocks Center For Children With Autism
Special Education School
175 Deer Run Rd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-5531
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-5531
12.3 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 15 students
School
Location
Miles
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.]( "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
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
2.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
The Hughes Center
Special Education School
1601 Franklin Tpke
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-8500
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-8500
10.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students
Rivermont School - Dan River
Special Education School
441 Piney Forest Rd Ste O
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-7025
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-7025
12.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Westover Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5665 Riverside Dr
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 822-0800
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 822-0800
14.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
200 Military Dr
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
2.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Heritage Academy
(Christian)
1461 Dry Fork Road
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 69 students Tuition listed
The Hughes Center
Special Education School
1601 Franklin Tpke
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-8500
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-8500
10.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students
Building Blocks Center For Children With Autism
Special Education School
175 Deer Run Rd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-5531
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-5531
12.3 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 15 students
Rivermont School - Dan River
Special Education School
441 Piney Forest Rd Ste O
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-7025
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 836-7025
12.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Heritage Academy
(Christian)
1461 Dry Fork Road
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 69 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Catholic School ![Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - Our teachers make learning fun and interactive through hands on learning, STEAM activities, and our updated technology programs.]( "Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - Our teachers make learning fun and interactive through hands on learning, STEAM activities, and our updated technology programs.")
(Catholic)
540 Central Blvd
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westover Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5665 Riverside Dr
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 822-0800
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 822-0800
14.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students Acceptance rate listed
Mt. Calvary Academy
(Pentecostal)
350 A L Philpott Hwy
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-2376
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-2376
19.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students
Faith Christian Academy ![Faith Christian Academy Photo - We offer quality, faith-based education for kids and teens in Central Virginia.]( "Faith Christian Academy Photo - We offer quality, faith-based education for kids and teens in Central Virginia.")
(Christian)
361 Main St
Hurt, VA 24563
(434) 324-8276
Hurt, VA 24563
(434) 324-8276
22.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 N Pierce St
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-9791
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-9791
9028 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 N Pierce St
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 627-7731
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 627-7731
9028 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 771 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
(Math: 58% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
435 E Stadium Dr
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-8378
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-8378
9028.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Axton School Road
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-1193
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-1193
9030.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 Bulldog Ln.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 685-7787
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 685-7787
9032.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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