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Best Frederick County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 918 students in Frederick County, VA (there are 19 public schools, serving 12,540 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Frederick County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Frederick County, VA include Lighthouse Baptist Academy and Legacy Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
50% of private schools in Frederick County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Christian).

Top-Ranked Frederick County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
769 Round Hill Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 773-3814
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Legacy Christian Academy
(Catholic)
(2)
5399 Valley Pike
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 252-0238
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2581 Northwestern Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-5590
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eukarya Christian Academy
(Christian)
4701 Valley Pike
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 868-0081
Gr: K-12 | 203 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Mountain View Christian Academy
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(Church of Christ)
(4)
153 Narrow Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 868-1231
Gr: K-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The School At Sharon's
Daycare / Preschool
1855 Senseny Rd
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-6200
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Timber Ridge School
All-boys | Special Education School
1463 New Hope Road
Cross Junction, VA 22625
(540) 888-3456
Gr: 8-12 | 39 students
Winchester Montessori School
Montessori School
1090 W Parkins Mill Road
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-1184
Gr: K-5 | 24 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Frederick County, Virginia

Frederick County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4701 Valley Pike
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-4600
Gr: NS-12 | 77 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Frederick County)
This State (VA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
918 Students
153,817 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
82 Teachers
14,617 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
54%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1275
(Out of 1600)
1227
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,380
$17,376
Average Summer Program Cost
$200
$1,103
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,125
$8,819
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.65
# American Indian Students
1 Student
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
69 Students
11,982 Students
% Black Students
8%
8%
# White Students
509 Students
73,428 Students
% White Students
55%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
279 Students
48,106 Students
% of Others Students
30%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 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 include Lighthouse Baptist Academy and 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 Christian).
Which private schools in Frederick County are often viewed compared to one another?

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