Fredericksburg Academy Photo - Public speaking begins in prekindergarten and is a hallmark of a Fredericksburg Academy education.

Best Fredericksburg Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 private elementary schools serving 3,256 students in Fredericksburg, VA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Fredericksburg, VA include Fredericksburg Christian School, Fredericksburg Academy, and Faith Baptist School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
65% of private elementary schools in Fredericksburg, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Fredericksburg Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Life Academy
Cornerstone Life Academy Photo - Our 3 year olds singing and playing to a song about Noah's Ark
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
(8)
56 McWhirt Loop
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 374-1876
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Baptist School
(Baptist)
4105 Plank Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4953
Gr: NS-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4
Fredericksburg Academy
Fredericksburg Academy Photo - Fredericksburg Academy students are scholars, athletes, artists, and leaders. Our curriculum is designed to build both knowledge and goodness.
(12)
10800 Academy Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
Gr: PK-12 | 326 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fredericksburg Christian School
Fredericksburg Christian School Photo - Our new preschool and elementary school building opened during the 2020-2021 school year!
(Christian)
(11)
9400 Thornton Rolling Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 735-1280
Gr: PK-12 | 1,001 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2231 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 373-5357
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students
Holy Cross Academy
Holy Cross Academy Photo - Call today to schedule your tour!
(Catholic)
(1)
250 Stafford Lakes Pkwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Kingdom Force Academy
Kingdom Force Academy Photo
All-girls
(1)
111 Olde Greenwich Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 360-1463
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Alternative Paths Training School -staff/fred
Special Education School
710 Littlepage St
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 373-8760
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students
Elite Academy Corporation
Special Education School
4510 Plank Rd Ste 100 # 5
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 412-5028
Gr: 4-12 | 13 students
f404 The Gladys H Oberle School
Special Education School
(1)
404 Willis Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-6710
Gr: 5-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
10606 Benchmark Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 899-2356
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students Tuition listed
Highway Christian Academy
Highway Christian Academy Photo - The Highway Christian Academy is housed in the educational annex of Highway Assembly of God in Fredericksburg. The facility features 20 classrooms, a large gymnasium, fellowship hall and two kitchens.
(Christian)
(4)
1503 Kind St.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 371-7662
Gr: PK-2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Academy Of Fredericksburg
Montessori School (Christian)
(5)
10713 Tidewater Trl
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 372-9699
Gr: PK-12 | 96 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rivermont School - Fredericksburg
Special Education School
30 Pulte Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 373-0726
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
9151 Elys Ford Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2277
Gr: K-8 | 184 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Thurgood Marshall School & Leadership Academy
Special Education School
5707 Salem Run Blvd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 412-0992
Gr: 3-12 | 23 students Tuition listed
Tree Of Life Christian Prep School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
6050 Plank Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-2019
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Fredericksburg, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
South Stafford Christian School (Closed 2016)
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
15 Pine Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 370-8099
Gr: PK-11 | 33 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Fredericksburg)
This State (VA)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,256 Students
125,110 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
259 Teachers
12,369 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
37%
53%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1233
(Out of 1600)
1223
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,759
$15,561
Average Summer Program Cost
$130
$1,171
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,827
$6,531
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$20.31 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.63
# American Indian Students
35 Students
458 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
109 Students
8,056 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
142 Students
5,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
287 Students
10,611 Students
% Black Students
9%
9%
# White Students
2,031 Students
66,459 Students
% White Students
64%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
584 Students
31,364 Students
% of Others Students
18%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Fredericksburg, VA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Fredericksburg, VA include Fredericksburg Christian School, Fredericksburg Academy, and Faith Baptist School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Fredericksburg?
17 private elementary schools are located in Fredericksburg.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Fredericksburg?
Fredericksburg private elementary schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Fredericksburg?
65% of private elementary schools in Fredericksburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Fredericksburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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