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Best Frederick County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 907 students in Frederick County, VA.
The top-ranked private elementary 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 elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
57% of private elementary schools in Frederick County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Frederick County Private Elementary 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
Mountain View Christian Academy Photo - Elementary music students attend the Solo Festival.
(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
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
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
907 Students
125,259 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
81 Teachers
12,434 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
11 courses
Average SAT score
1275
(Out of 1600)
1225
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,380
$15,526
Average Summer Program Cost
$200
$1,151
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,125
$6,543
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
458 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34 Students
8,056 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
5,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
69 Students
10,608 Students
% Black Students
8%
9%
# White Students
504 Students
66,454 Students
% White Students
55%
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
274 Students
31,500 Students
% of Others Students
30%
26%
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 elementary schools in Frederick County, VA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Frederick County, VA include Lighthouse Baptist Academy and Legacy Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Frederick County?
7 private elementary schools are located in Frederick County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Frederick County?
Frederick County private elementary schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Frederick County?
57% of private elementary schools in Frederick County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Frederick County are often viewed compared to one another?

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