Best Frederick County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 416 students in Frederick County, VA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Frederick County, VA include Legacy Christian Academy and Lighthouse Baptist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Virginia private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
67% of private preschools in Frederick County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Frederick County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
The School At Sharon's
Daycare / Preschool
1855 Senseny Rd
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-6200
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
[+] 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
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
416 Students
109,383 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
35 Teachers
10,062 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
52%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,200
$14,977
Average Summer Program Cost
$200
$468
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
314 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
4,044 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
4,265 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
44 Students
6,953 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%
# White Students
182 Students
50,209 Students
% White Students
44%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
327 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
157 Students
39,227 Students
% of Others Students
38%
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Frederick County, VA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Frederick County, VA include Legacy Christian Academy and Lighthouse Baptist Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Frederick County?
3 private preschools are located in Frederick County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Frederick County?
67% of private preschools in Frederick County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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