Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Free Union Country School
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1984
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Awards
Student Body
Total Students
93 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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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Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 6
All-boys
273 Mayo Drive
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students
Montessori School
1550 Insurance Ln
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 244-2471
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
320 10th St. NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 817-2371
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
601 Hillsdale Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-2777
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Montessori School
440 Pinnacle Pl
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 979-8886
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 6
All-boys
273 Mayo Drive
Dyke, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 28 students
Special Education School
1819 Emmet St N
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 220-7198
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
Special Education School
1414 Westwood Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 923-8252
Distance: 12.4 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 27 students
Special Education School
3020 Fontaine Ave
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 995-5810
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students
Montessori School
1550 Insurance Ln
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 244-2471
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
320 10th St. NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 817-2371
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Montessori School
440 Pinnacle Pl
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 979-8886
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 28 students
Special Education School
1819 Emmet St N
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 220-7198
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 85 students
All-boys
Po Box 4234
Charlottesville, VA 22905
(434) 923-3435
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students
Montessori School
1550 Insurance Ln
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 244-2471
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
320 10th St. NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 817-2371
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
601 Hillsdale Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-2777
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Montessori School
440 Pinnacle Pl
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 979-8886
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rockfish River Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Chapel Hollow Rd
Afton, VA 22920
(434) 361-1791
Afton, VA 22920
(434) 361-1791
9149.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Westwood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
548 Rosser Ave
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4670
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4670
9150 miles
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Berkeley Glenn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Jefferson Ave
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4680
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4680
9150.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Kate Collins Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Ivy St
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4635
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4635
9150.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
937 Fir Street
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4626
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4626
9150.6 miles
Gr: PK | 184 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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