Fauquier County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,478 students in Fauquier County, VA (there are 20 public schools, serving 9,196 public students). 21% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private schools in Fauquier County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 2,478
  • Average Tuition: $12,820
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 21%
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Fauquier County, VA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 2,478
  • Average Tuition: $12,820
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 21%
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Fauquier County, VA School Trends

Top Ranked Fauquier County Private Schools (2026-27)

Providence Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Christian
4258 Burrough Drive Suite 300
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
(3)
Wakefield School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 34
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7501
(4)
Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
4177 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
(1)
Fresta Valley Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
6428 Wilson Rd
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 364-1929
(5)
Map of Highland School
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12
597 Broadview Ave
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
(1)
Map of St. Anne's Academy for Girls
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
6342 Mintbrook Lane
Bealeton, VA 22712
(571) 441-2663
Map of Saint James' Episcopal School
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Episcopal
73 Culpeper St
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-3855
St. John Evangelist Elementary School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students
Catholic
271 Winchester St.
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-2458
Middleburg Montessori School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
7274 Rectors Lane
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 687-5210
(4)
Midland Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-4 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Brethren
10456 Old Carolina Rd
Midland, VA 22728
(540) 530-6530
(3)
Mountainside Montessori Photo
Gr: NS-9 | 120 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
4206 Belvoir Rd
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 253-5025
Map of St. Anne's Academy For Girls
Gr: PK-1 | 16 students
All-girls | Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
6530 Commerce Ct
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 428-3500
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fauquier County, Virginia

Fauquier County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of The Boxwood Montessori School
Gr: PK-1 | 22 students
Montessori School
507 Winchester St
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-1679
(2)

Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
12 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
2,478 Students
152,580 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
13%
31%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
329 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
54%

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Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1244
(Out of 1600)
1228
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,820
$15,964
Average Summer Program Cost
$300
$1,108
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
30%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,020
$8,965
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$43.14 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.65

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# American Indian Students
7 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
81 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%

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# Hispanic Students
56 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

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# Black Students
64 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
1,497 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
62%
49%

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# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
719 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
30%
32%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fauquier County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Fauquier County, VA include Providence Christian Academy, Highland School, and Wakefield School.
How many private schools are located in Fauquier County?
12 private schools are located in Fauquier County.
How diverse are private schools in Fauquier County?
Fauquier County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Fauquier County go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Fauquier County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fauquier County?
67% of private schools in Fauquier County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Fauquier County are often viewed compared to one another?

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