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Rappahannock County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 186 students in Rappahannock County, VA (there are 2 public schools, serving 774 public students). 19% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Rappahannock County Private Schools (2026-27)

Wakefield County Day School Photo
Wakefield County Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 18
1059 Zachary Taylor Hwy
Flint Hill, VA 22627
(540) 635-8555
(5)
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Hearthstone School Photo
Hearthstone School
Gr: PK-10 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Specialized Curriculum
11576 Lee Highway
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-9212
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Rappahannock County Private Schools (Closed)

Belle Meade Montessori School Photo
Belle Meade Montessori School
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Montessori School
353 F.T. Valley Rd
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-8970
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Map of Massanova Christian Academy
Massanova Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Pentecostal
691 Aaron Mountain Rd
Castleton, VA 22716
(540) 937-5661
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
186 Students
152,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
54%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1330
(Out of 1600)
1228
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,950
$15,964
Average Summer Program Cost
$250
$1,108
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
30%
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.65
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
19 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
10%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
129 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
69%
<1%
# Others Students
5 Students
47,712 Students
% of Others Students
3%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rappahannock County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Rappahannock County, VA is Wakefield County Day School.
How many private schools are located in Rappahannock County?
2 private schools are located in Rappahannock County.
What percentage of students in Rappahannock County go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Rappahannock County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
Which private schools in Rappahannock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Rappahannock County include: Hearthstone School vs. Wakefield County Day School, Wakefield County Day School vs. Hearthstone School

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