For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 205 students in Dumfries, VA.
Private Elementary Schools in Dumfries, VA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Paths Training School
Special Education School
2525 Pointe Center Ct Ste 300
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 348-5361
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 348-5361
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
La Petite Academy - Dumfries
Daycare / Preschool
17040 Jefferson Davis Highway
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-5678
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-5678
Gr: NS-6 | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Dumfries)
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
205 Students
125,259 Students
% Average Students of Color
88%
29%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
40 Teachers
12,434 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
458 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
8,056 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
5,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
5%
# Black Students
27 Students
10,608 Students
% Black Students
13%
9%
# White Students
26 Students
66,454 Students
% White Students
13%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
315 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
77 Students
31,500 Students
% of Others Students
37%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Dumfries, VA?
2 private elementary schools are located in Dumfries, VA.
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