Education & Schools
There are many educational opportunities in Altavista. The public K-12 schools are operated by Campbell County and Pittsylvania County. We also have a pre-12 private school based here as well. Pre-schools are operated by several different organizations. Plus, we offer higher education through the Virginia Community College System as well a several area colleges and universities.
Preschool:
- Altavista Area YMCA offers day care and preschool
- First Baptist Church offers preschool
- Faith Christian Academy offers preschool
Elementary Schools:
- Hurt Elementary (Pittsylvania County School System)
- Altavista Elementary School (Campbell County School System) - The Current school building opened in the fall of 1995. Providing education for students Pre-K thru fifth grade. The school services approximately 700 students with fifty certified employees. Please visit the school online at http://aes.campbell.k12.va.us/.
Middle-High School:
- Altavista Combined School (Campbell County School System) Providing education for students 6th thru 12th grades. The school services students with certified employees. Please visit the school online at www.campbell.k12.va.us/AHS/.
Private Schools:
- Faith Christian Academy is a preschool through K-12 private school based in Hurt, Virginia. They were founded in 1989 and currently enroll approximately 195 student. For more information call 434-324-8276. Please visit the school online at www.fcavirginia.com
Colleges and Universities in the Area: