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
*Faith Christian Academy: 434-324-8276
www.fcavirginia.com
*Hargrave Military Academy: 434-432-2481
www.hargrave.edu
New Horizon’s Christian School: 434-793-1744
*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
*Woodlawn Academy: 434-432-9244
www.woodlawnacademy.net

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

Danville/Pittsylvania County’s largest employers:
*Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company – 2447
*Danville Regional Medical Center – 1636
*Pittsylvania County School System – 1515
*Danville Public Schools – 1251
*City of Danville – 1203
*Telvista – 700
*Nestle USA, Inc. – 567
*Wal-Mart – 450
*Unique Industries – 425
*Danville Community College – 356
*CIT – 350
*Roman Eagle Memorial Home – 350
*Intertape Polymer Group – 285
*A. C. Furniture, Inc. – 275
*Columbia Forest Products, Flooring Division – 232
*Yorktowne Cabinetry – 230
*Columbia Forest Products – 248