For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,448 students in Chatham, VA (there are , serving 307 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Chatham, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Chatham, VA are Chatham High School, Union Hall Elementary School and Chatham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatham, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Chatham have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Chatham, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatham High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Cavalier Cir
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-8305
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-8305
Gr: 9-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Union Hall Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Union Hall Cir
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 724-7010
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 724-7010
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Pittsylvania Regional Alternative School/stem Academy
Alternative School
956 Woodlawn Academy Road
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-8185
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-8185
Rank: n/an/a
Pittsylvania Vocational-technical Center
Vocational School
11700 Us Highway 29
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-9416
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-9416
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Alternative/pittslvania Co
Alternative School
956 Woodlawn Academy
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-8185
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-8185
Rank: n/an/a
Victory Academy/ready For Success
Alternative School
326 South Main Street
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-2761
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-2761
Chatham, Virginia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chatham Diversion Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1541 Concord Rd
Chatham, VA 24531
(804) 432-4881
Chatham, VA 24531
(804) 432-4881
Green Rock Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
475 Green Rock Ln
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 797-2000
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 797-2000
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chatham, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Chatham, VA include Chatham High School, Union Hall Elementary School and Chatham Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chatham?
8 public schools are located in Chatham.
What percentage of students in Chatham go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Chatham are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chatham?
Chatham public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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