Private schools in Chesterfield County, VA
19 schools across Chester, Chesterfield, Midlothian, North Chesterfield and other towns. About 2,076 students in all (2023-24).
Chesterfield County private schools at a glance
There are 19 private schools in Chesterfield County. By affiliation: 2 Catholic, 6 other Christian, 10 nonsectarian, 1 of other faiths. 18 teach elementary grades and 7 teach high school; 1 is Montessori. All of them are co-ed. 8 report membership in a school association, most often the Association of Christian Schools International (2023-24 federal survey). Of the 6 high schools that reported it, the typical one sends 75% of graduates on to a 4-year college (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 23 students and 8.2 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey).
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Goddard School-Rivers Bend | PreK-K | 21 |
| Primrose at Ironbridge Corner | PreK-K | 9 |
| Banner Christian School | PreK-12 | 176 |
| Good News Christian Academy | PreK-8 | 17 |
| Guardian Christian Academy | PreK-12 | 245 |
| Richmond Christian School | K-12 | 305 |
| The Goddard School | PreK-K | 16 |
| Al Madina School of Richmond | PreK-12 | 174 |
| Cloverhill Christian Academy | PreK-3 | 108 |
| Grafton | 3-12 | 73 |
| Leafspring School - Charter Colony | PreK-1 | 9 |
| Millwood School | PreK-12 | 247 |
| Primrose School of Midlothian at Waterford | PreK-K | 15 |
| Primrose School of Midlothian Village | PreK-K | 13 |
| Redeemer Episcopal Day School | PreK-5 | 110 |
| The Goddard School - Midlothian III Woodlake | PreK-K | 13 |
| Cardinal Newman Academy | 8-12 | 23 |
| Village Montessori Academy | PreK-1 | 4 |
| St. Edward-Epiphany School | PreK-8 | 498 |
Private schools
What Virginia pays
Figures read from each program’s official pages, October 2, 2026. Sources and how to apply
Neighboring counties
- Richmond City (26)
- Henrico County (26)
- Goochland County (4)
- Hanover County (3)
- Petersburg City (1)
- Powhatan County (1)
- Hopewell City (3)
- Prince George County (1)
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.