Hearthstone School Photo - With Ms. Kitty in kindergarden.

Best Rappahannock County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 186 students in Rappahannock County, VA.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Rappahannock County, VA is Wakefield County Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Virginia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.

Top-Ranked Rappahannock County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Wakefield County Day School
Wakefield County Day School Photo - WCDS's 50+ year history blends academic excellence with time-honored traditions. Seen here, the Lower School grades do their part in singing the Twelve Days of Christmas one of several beloved Assembly traditions among the Lord of the Dance, Planets of the Sun, Alligator Stomp, and more.
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1059 Zachary Taylor Hwy
Flint Hill, VA 22627
(540) 635-8555
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hearthstone School
Hearthstone School Photo - With Ms. Kitty in kindergarden.
Special Program Emphasis
11576 Lee Highway
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-9212
Gr: PK-10 | 22 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Rappahannock County, Virginia

Rappahannock County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
353 F.T. Valley Rd
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-8970
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
691 Aaron Mountain Rd
Castleton, VA 22716
(540) 937-5661
Gr: K-12 | 27 students

Overview

This County (Rappahannock County)
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
186 Students
125,259 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
12,434 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
54%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1330
(Out of 1600)
1225
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,950
$15,526
Average Summer Program Cost
$250
$1,151
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
458 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
8,056 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
5,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
10,608 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
19 Students
66,454 Students
% White Students
10%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
129 Students
315 Students
% Hawaiian Students
69%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
5 Students
31,500 Students
% of Others Students
3%
26%
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 elementary schools in Rappahannock County, VA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Rappahannock County, VA is Wakefield County Day School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Rappahannock County?
2 private elementary schools are located in Rappahannock County.
Which private elementary schools in Rappahannock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Rappahannock County include: Hearthstone School vs. Wakefield County Day School, Wakefield County Day School vs. Hearthstone School

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