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Dumfries Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 903 students in Dumfries, VA, 9% of all K-12 students in Dumfries, VA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
40% of private schools in Dumfries, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Dumfries Private Schools (2026-27)

Saint John Paul The Great Catholic High School Photo
Saint John Paul The Great Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 655 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 55
Catholic
17700 Dominican Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-0246
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Map of Alternative Paths Training School
Alternative Paths Training School
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Special Education School
2525 Pointe Center Ct Ste 300
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 348-5361
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Map of La Petite Academy - Dumfries
La Petite Academy - Dumfries
Gr: NS-6 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
17040 Jefferson Davis Highway
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-5678
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Montclair KinderCare Photo
Montclair KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4381 Kevin Walker Dr.
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 680-2244
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Map of Proverbs Place Child Care & Learning Center
Proverbs Place Child Care & Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
16622 Dumfries Rd
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 565-5062
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Dumfries, VA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
903
Students
15
Avg. Class Size
52%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dumfries)
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,035 Schools
# Students
903 Students
152,580 Students
% Students of Color
52%
31%
0.75
0.65
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
55 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%
# Hispanic Students
172 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
5%
# Black Students
101 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
11%
8%
# White Students
341 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
38%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
224 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
25%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
105 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
23 courses
12 courses
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
55 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dumfries, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Dumfries, VA is Saint John Paul The Great Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Dumfries?
5 private schools are located in Dumfries.
How diverse are private schools in Dumfries?
Dumfries private schools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Dumfries go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Dumfries are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dumfries?
40% of private schools in Dumfries are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Dumfries are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Dumfries include: Montclair KinderCare vs. La Petite Academy - Dumfries

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