Wakefield County Day School vs. Hearthstone School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Wakefield County Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Overview
Wakefield Country Day School (WCDS) is an independent Preschool through 12th-grade college preparatory school in Rappahannock County, Virginia.
With its equal emphasis on academic scholarship and character development, WCDS offers a rigorous curriculum in a safe, intimate learning environment with a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
Graduates matriculate at top colleges and universities, earning over $1 million annually in merit scholarship offers.
WCDS has an unbroken tradition of 100% 4-year college acceptance.
All children are honored at Hearthstone School! Hearthstone educates children in a loving, enriching and nurturing environment which instills confidence, self esteem, integrity and mutual respect.
If you want your child educated in an environment free from peer pressure and the negative stereotypes so prevalent in our society, an environment where children are treated with love and respect and receive individual attention in small classes, Hearthstone School is the perfect choice.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-10
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
ESL for international students
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Year Founded
1972
1996
Students Body
Total Students
164 students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
10
-
Pre-K Students
12
4
Kindergarten Students
11
6
Grade 1 Students
10
2
Grade 2 Students
9
2
Grade 3 Students
13
1
Grade 4 Students
8
1
Grade 5 Students
11
1
Grade 6 Students
8
1
Grade 7 Students
17
1
Grade 8 Students
14
-
Grade 9 Students
8
1
Grade 10 Students
7
2
Grade 11 Students
15
-
Grade 12 Students
11
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
4 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
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Average Class Size
15
5
Number of AP Classes
12
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Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
6:1
Average SAT score
1330
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Average ACT score
30
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Formal dress uniform one day a week; casual uniform other days)
(Formal dress uniform one day a week; casual uniform other days)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$22,950
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Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $12,850 for Preschool through $22,950 for prep school. Tuition rates for domestic students differ from rates for international students; international rates are: $46,000 (this does includes room and board).
Please email or call about tuition costs. Hearthstone offers tuition support through tuition discounts for siblings, work trade and financial aid.
% on Financial Aid
70%
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Acceptance Rate
75%
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Admissions Director
Suzanne Zylonis
Ms. Jane Mullan
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
18
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess ClubEnvirothon
Geography BeeHistory Bowl
Junior Classical LeagueKey Club International
Latin clubMath Club
Mock TrialModel United Nations
National Honor SocietyStudent Government
Wildlife Conservation Club
Arts and Music Programs:
DramaJournalism
Studio Art
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fitness clubRunning Club