Free Union Country School in Free Union, VA, serves 93 students from pre–kindergarten through 5th grade in a rural setting.
Founded in 1984, this co–ed private elementary school operates as a nonsectarian institution.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 10 teachers providing instruction across early childhood and elementary grades.
Approximately 11.5% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Free Union Country School offers a summer school program and maintains a casual dress code for its students.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1984
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
93 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Free Union Country School offer a summer program?
Yes, Free Union Country School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Free Union Country School?
The application deadline for Free Union Country School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Free Union Country School is Blue Ridge School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Albemarle Montessori Children's Community (9.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
273 Mayo Drive
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
4.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Albemarle Montessori Children's Community
Montessori School
1550 Insurance Ln
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 244-2471
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 244-2471
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students Tuition listed
200 Four Seasons Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 817-2371
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 817-2371
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Hillsdale KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
601 Hillsdale Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-2777
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-2777
10.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Mountaintop Montessori School
Montessori School
440 Pinnacle Pl
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 979-8886
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 979-8886
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed
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