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Frederick County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 948 students in Frederick County, VA (there are 19 public schools, serving 12,540 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
50% of private schools in Frederick County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Frederick County Private Schools (2026-27)

Independent School of Winchester Photo
Independent School of Winchester
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Extracurriculars: 3
769 Round Hill Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 773-3814
(5)
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Map of Legacy Christian Academy
Legacy Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
5399 Valley Pike
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 252-0238
(2)
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Map of Eukarya Christian Academy
Eukarya Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 203 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
4701 Valley Pike
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 868-0081
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Map of Lighthouse Baptist Academy
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
2581 Northwestern Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-5590
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Mountain View Christian Academy Photo
Mountain View Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Church of Christ
153 Narrow Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 868-1231
(4)
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Map of The School At Sharon's
The School At Sharon's
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
1855 Senseny Rd
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-6200
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Map of Timber Ridge School
Timber Ridge School
Gr: 8-12 | 39 students
All-boys | Special Education School
1463 New Hope Road
Cross Junction, VA 22625
(540) 888-3456
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Map of Winchester Montessori School
Winchester Montessori School
Gr: K-5 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
1090 W Parkins Mill Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-1184
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Frederick County Private Schools (Closed)

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Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
4701 Valley Pike
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-4600
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
948 Students
152,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
54%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1275
(Out of 1600)
1228
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,450
$15,964
Average Summer Program Cost
$275
$1,108
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,125
$8,965
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.65
# American Indian Students
1 Student
492 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
69 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
7%
8%
# White Students
509 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
54%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
309 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
33%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Frederick County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Frederick County, VA is Legacy Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Frederick County?
8 private schools are located in Frederick County.
How diverse are private schools in Frederick County?
Frederick County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Frederick County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Frederick County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Frederick County?
50% of private schools in Frederick County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Baptist).
Which private schools in Frederick County are often viewed compared to one another?

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