Education and Employment

Excellence in academics and a balance of cultural and athletic opportunities are available in the region’s public schools.  Secular and parochial private schools are also available for preschool students through high school.  Adult and continuing education programs are offered by the public school systems.

Public Schools:
*Danville Public Schools: 434-799-6400
http://web.dps.k12.va.us
*Pittsylvania County Schools: 434-793-1624, 434-432-2761, 434-656-6248
www.pcs.k12.va.us/public/

Private Schools:
*Abundant Life Academy: 434-799-8542
www.alwoc.org
*Carlisle School: 276-632-7288
www.carlisleschool.org
*Chatham Hall: 434-432-2941
www.chathamhall.org
*Epiphany Episcopal School: 434-792-4334
www.epiphanydanville.org
Faith Christian Academy: 434-324-8276
www.fcavirginia.com
*Hargrave Military Academy: 434-432-2481
www.hargrave.edu
*Sacred Heart School: 434-793-2656
www.sheartschool.com
Seventh Day Adventist Elementary: 434-822-0356
*Sylvan Learning Center: 434-799-6900
www.educate.com/centers/24540
Westover Christian Academy: 434-822-0800
www.westoverministries.org

Higher Education:
*Averett University: 434-791-5600
www.averett.edu/
*Danville Community College: 434-797-2222
www.dcc.vccs.edu/
*DRMC School of Nursing: 434-799-4510
www.danvilleregional.org
*Institute for Advanced Learning & Research: 434-791-4161
www.ialr.org
*National College: 434-793-6822
www.national-college.edu
*Virginia Technical Institute: 434-369-8200
www.virginiatechnicalinstitute.org

Danville/Pittsylvania County’s largest employers:
*Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company – 2400
*Danville Regional Medical Center – 1600
*Pittsylvania County School System – 1500
*Danville Public Schools – 1200
*City of Danville – 1200
*Telvista – 840
*Nestle USA, Inc. – 570
*Wal-Mart – 450
*Unique Industries – 420
*CIT – 370
*Roman Eagle Memorial Home – 350
*Danville Community College – 350
*Intertape Polymer Group – 275
*A. C. Furniture, Inc. – 275
*American National Bank - 250
*Yorktowne Cabinetry – 230
*Danville Pittsylvania Community Services - 200
*Averett University - 170
*Swedwood - 160