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Best Frederick County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 416 students in Frederick County, VA.
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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Frederick County Private Preschools (2026-27)

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 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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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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Frederick County Private Preschools (Closed)

Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy Photo
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
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearFrederick County Total Schools
20253
20243
20232
20223
20213
20203
20192
20182
20173
20163
20154
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# Students
416 Students
108,578 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearFrederick County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025139173191
2024139167187
2023167164185
2022133168188
2021100163184
2020100158179
201976165182
201876159181
2017133165183
2016133162181
2015150156173
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% Average Students of Color
27%
29%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFrederick County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202527%29%32%
202427%29%32%
202313%30%32%
202215%29%31%
202113%29%32%
202013%28%31%
201914%28%31%
201815%28%30%
20178%30%31%
20168%30%31%
201510%31%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
35 Teachers
9,971 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFrederick County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202512:111:112:1
202412:111:112:1
202312:111:112:1
202211:111:112:1
202112:111:112:1
202012:111:112:1
20198:111:112:1
20188:111:112:1
201712:111:112:1
201612:111:112:1
201515:111:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearFrederick County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202536%51%51%
202436%50%51%
202323%51%51%
202223%51%51%
202110%50%50%
202010%50%50%
201910%50%50%
201810%49%50%
201710%49%49%
201610%50%49%
201510%46%48%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearFrederick County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025151516
2023201516
2022151516
2021151516
2020151416
2019151416
2018151516
2017151416
2016151416
2015201416
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,200
$15,002

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearFrederick County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025$16,200$15,178$12,988
2022$5,500$10,529$8,989
2021$5,500$9,991$8,661
2020$5,500$9,763$8,383
2019$5,500$9,260$8,266
2018$5,500$8,627$7,888
2017$5,500$8,432$7,628
2016$5,500$7,561$7,230
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Average Summer Program Cost
$200
$483

Summer Program Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearFrederick County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025$200$473$767
2024$200$440$721
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Average Acceptance Rate
25%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearFrederick County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20250.660.630.65
20240.660.640.65
20230.560.630.65
20220.570.630.64
20210.470.630.64
20200.470.630.64
20190.580.620.64
20180.580.620.64
20170.520.610.62
20160.520.610.62
20150.530.620.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
314 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
4,054 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFrederick County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20256%4%4%
20246%4%5%
20231%4%5%
20223%5%5%
20214%5%5%
20204%5%4%
20196%4%5%
20186%4%5%
20173%4%3%
20163%4%3%
20153%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
4,269 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFrederick County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20252%4%8%
20242%4%8%
20231%4%8%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%7%
20171%3%6%
20161%3%7%
20151%3%6%
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# Black Students
44 Students
6,952 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFrederick County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202511%7%6%
202411%7%6%
20234%7%6%
20224%7%6%
20216%7%7%
20206%8%7%
20193%8%6%
20183%8%6%
20173%8%6%
20163%8%6%
20153%8%6%
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# White Students
182 Students
50,287 Students
% White Students
44%
48%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFrederick County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202544%48%48%
202444%47%48%
202345%47%48%
202253%49%50%
202170%49%50%
202070%49%51%
201949%52%52%
201849%51%52%
201762%53%54%
201662%54%54%
201561%51%54%
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# 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
38,859 Students
% of Others Students
38%
37%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFrederick County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202537%37%34%
202437%38%33%
202349%38%33%
202239%36%31%
202119%36%31%
202019%35%31%
201942%33%30%
201842%34%30%
201731%32%30%
201631%31%29%
201532%35%29%
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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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