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Best Frederick County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 883 students in Frederick County, VA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Frederick County, VA include Legacy Christian Academy and Lighthouse Baptist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
67% of private high schools in Frederick County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Frederick County Private High 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
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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
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
883 Students
82,965 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
78 Teachers
8,735 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1275
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,380
$18,733
Average Summer Program Cost
$200
$1,661
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,125
$12,852
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34 Students
5,814 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
3,438 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
69 Students
7,712 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
483 Students
47,028 Students
% White Students
55%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
232 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
17,074 Students
% of Others Students
31%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Frederick County, VA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Frederick County, VA include Legacy Christian Academy and Lighthouse Baptist Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Frederick County?
6 private high schools are located in Frederick County.
How diverse are private high schools in Frederick County?
Frederick County private high schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Frederick County?
67% of private high schools in Frederick County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Frederick County are often viewed compared to one another?

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