Dominion Ridge Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 70 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,700
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 5 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Dominion Ridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Dominion Ridge Academy
Kind	5
1	5
2	5
3	5
4	5
5	5
6	5
7	5
8	5
9	12
10	5
11	5
12	3

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Yes

Year Founded

2006

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. May 28, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

70 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

99%

Average Class Size

5 students

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

K-9th - Black, Navy or Khaki bottoms, Solid colored polos. 10th-12th - Business Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,700

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Tuition Notes

Tuition and Fees 2026-2027 docs.google.com

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

ArcheryBasketball

Cross CountryFlag Football

SoccerVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Interact Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Drama Club

School Notes

Focusing on the education of the whole child.
Formation.
Kindergarten through 12th-grade school in Front Royal, Virginia, that fosters your student`s innate learning potential. From special needs to gifted, DRA is committed to the spiritual, moral, and intellectual development of your student. Our interest is always in your child.

Focusing on the education of the whole child.
Education. Formation. Inclusion.
Kindergarten through 12th-grade school in Front Royal, Virginia, that fosters your student`s innate learning potential. From special needs to gifted, DRA is committed to the spiritual, moral, and intellectual development of your student. Our interest is always in your child.
The Center for Lifelong Learning
Equipped with new scientific data and a strong belief in the human spirit DRA is taking a fresh look at how students learn. Since its inception, Dominion Ridge Academy has been committed to the spiritual, moral, and intellectual development of its students.
Classical Education
For some, classical education means adding the study of classical literature to a school`s curricula. Though DRA incorporates these into the education of its students, it also includes three stages of learning: grammar, dialectic, and rhetoric.
DRA partners education with formation.
Through acts of service, students develop compassion, humility, and mercy as crucial character traits that they will take into their future lives. Jesus Christ taught us to serve through His own acts of service. Students participate in many opportunities to serve their peers, elders, families, neighbors, and the world.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Matthew Hewitt '12 - US National Guard
- Mason Hill '21 - US Army

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Dominion Ridge Academy cost?

Dominion Ridge Academy's tuition is approximately $6,700 for private students.

What schools are Dominion Ridge Academy often compared to?

Dominion Ridge Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Laurel Montessori School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Dominion Ridge Academy?

The acceptance rate of Dominion Ridge Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.

Who are famous alumni from Dominion Ridge Academy?

Dominion Ridge Academy famous alumni include: Matthew Hewitt '12 and Mason Hill '21.

What sports does Dominion Ridge Academy offer?

Dominion Ridge Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Dominion Ridge Academy's ranking?

Dominion Ridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Dominion Ridge Academy?

The application deadline for Dominion Ridge Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 4/14/2023

Our family feels blessed to have found this incredible school. After being bullied in several schools, my child feels happy and confident at Dominion Ridge Academy and feels he belongs there. Every member of the faculty and staff helps create an atmosphere of understanding and caring. It is a joy to see my child learning and blossoming, at this wonderful school.

- Posted by Parent - K. Jannicola

5 12/8/2022

Dominion Ridge Academy has an incredible community of families and educators that are committed to serving the interest of the whole child. If you want to connect with an educational community that truly cares about fostering understanding, confidence, competence, and belonging - DRA is for you!

- Posted by Administrator - Staff Member

5 12/27/2018

Such a great school!!!!!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Youssef Ouakil

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,582 for elementary schools and $18,825 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).