Chatham Hall

Chatham Hall’s average class size is seven with a 5:1 student:teacher ratio. Curricular highlights include advanced courses, global programs, student-led workshops, January Term, robotics, and global entrepreneurship. ==Campus life==

In 2025-2026, 95% of Chatham Hall students live on campus. Boarding students live on-campus for five or seven days a week. There are a small number of day students as well. In the afternoons, students participate in activities that include a competitive athletics program in the Blue Ridge Conference, Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) team and campus riding program, performing arts, and more. Sports currently offered include basketball, cross-country, field hockey, lacrosse, golf, riding, soccer, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. Chatham Hall is well-known for its riding program and facilities, including the Mars Riding Arena and Hunter Trial Field. The campus is home to 30 horses, two additional teaching arenas, and riding trails. Chatham Hall is an independent Episcopal school with chapel services twice a week and follows the precepts of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES). Chatham Hall's traditions include an honor code and longstanding yearly events. == Campus ==

The Chatham Hall campus is 365 acres in Chatham, Virginia, United States located at 800 Chatham Hall Circle. Notable buildings include Pruden Hall, Dabney Hall, Curtis' Garden, Mars Riding Arena, and St. Mary’s Chapel. ==Notable alumnae==

• Claudia Emerson (1975) – Pulitzer-Prize-winning poet • Georgia O'Keeffe (1905) – artist • Margaret Sullavan (1927) – Film star and Oscar nominee • Ann Taylor (1954) – NPR broadcaster • Maggie Taylor (1979) – artist ==Miscellaneous==

The film Crazy People (1990) was filmed at Chatham Hall. Chatham Hall was briefly mentioned in the novel Betrayed. ==References==