Public and Private Schools
Education is important in the Dan River Region
Danville Public Schools are gaining a reputation throughout the nation as a place for outstanding schools. In 2013, Forest Hills Elementary School was awarded a National Blue Ribbon. These awards show the level of commitment staff have to the education of all students within Danville Public Schools.
“A great place to learn and work” is the mantra of Pittsylvania County Schools. All schools in Pittsylvania County are fully accredited. With test scores consistently above State average, the Pittsylvania County School system is a continuing success story.

Sacred Heart Catholic School’s mission is to establish a strong foundation for lifelong learning and provide an educational environment in which the basic tenets of Christian morals and ethics are visibly present. Recognizing the unique needs of each student, the faculty and staff endeavor to nurture, challenge and guide all students toward their maximum academic, spiritual, physical, social, and emotional potential.
