St. John Evangelist Elementary School Photo - Students visit Church on a weekly basis.

Best Fauquier County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in Fauquier County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Fauquier County, VA include Fresta Valley Christian School, Wakefield School, and Providence Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
67% of private schools in Fauquier County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Fauquier County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Providence Christian Academy
Providence Christian Academy Photo - Come out and visit our new building.
(Christian)
(3)
4258 Burrough Drive Suite 300
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-4989
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wakefield School
Wakefield School Photo - Wakefield fosters the character, curiosity, and clear voices the world will always need.
(4)
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7501
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia
Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
4177 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Fresta Valley Christian School
Fresta Valley Christian School Photo - Senior and kindergarten classes of 2019
(Christian)
(5)
6428 Wilson Rd
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 364-1929
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Highland School
(1)
597 Broadview Ave
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anne's Academy for Girls
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6342 Mintbrook Lane
Bealeton, VA 22712
(571) 441-2663
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James' Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
73 Culpeper St
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-3855
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
271 Winchester St.
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-2458
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students
Middleburg Montessori School
Middleburg Montessori School Photo - Practicing stewardship!
Montessori School
(4)
7274 Rectors Lane
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 687-5210
Gr: NS-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Midland Christian Academy
Midland Christian Academy Photo - MCA is located in a pastoral open space.
(Brethren)
(3)
10456 Old Carolina Rd
Midland, VA 22728
(540) 530-6530
Gr: PK-4 | 29 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mountainside Montessori
Mountainside Montessori Photo - Mountainside Montessori is located in pastoral Fauquier County, between Marshall and The Plains. Classes are held in our four-classroom building, two modular buildings, and the renovated historic residence on campus. Garden areas are fully integrated into the curriculum and building design, allowing children unrestricted access to outdoor work during the school day.
Montessori School
4206 Belvoir Rd
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 253-5025
Gr: NS-9 | 120 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Anne's Academy For Girls
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6530 Commerce Ct
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 428-3500
Gr: PK-1 | 16 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fauquier County, Virginia

Fauquier County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
507 Winchester St
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-1679
Gr: PK-1 | 22 students

Overview

This County (Fauquier County)
This State (VA)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,478 Students
153,797 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
329 Teachers
14,577 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1244
(Out of 1600)
1225
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,820
$17,414
Average Summer Program Cost
$300
$1,103
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,020
$8,819
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$25.5 million
$46.43 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.65
# American Indian Students
7 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
81 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
64 Students
11,982 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
1,497 Students
73,428 Students
% White Students
62%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
370 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
719 Students
48,085 Students
% of Others Students
30%
32%
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 Fresta Valley Christian School, Wakefield School, and Providence Christian Academy.
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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