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Stafford Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 639 students in Stafford, VA, 3% of all K-12 students in Stafford, VA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
43% of private schools in Stafford, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Stafford Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. William Of York Catholic School
St. William Of York Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
3130 Richmond Highway
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-5207
(1)
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
301 Highpointe Boulevard
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 288-1515
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Grace Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2202 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 657-4500
(2)
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Map of The Merit School
The Merit School
Gr: K-5 | 116 students
1001 Pkwy Blvd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 602-7296
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Red Apple School Inc
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Daycare / Preschool
107 Autumn Dr
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 752-1487
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Map of Stafford Baptist Academy
Stafford Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2202 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-3005
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Stafford KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
29 Greenspring Dr.
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-2827
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Stafford, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Colonial Academy
Colonial Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
2726 Jefferson Davis Highway
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-1810
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Minnieland Private Day School
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Daycare / Preschool
664 Garrisonville Road
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-5290
(4)
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Stafford, VA Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
639
Students
$6,941
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Stafford)
This State (VA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,035 Schools
# Students
639 Students
152,607 Students
% Students of Color
20%
31%
0.60
0.65
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
492 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
37 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
348 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
55%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
209 Students
47,683 Students
% of Others Students
33%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
40 Teachers
14,411 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
23%
55%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1229
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,941
$15,972
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Stafford, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Stafford, VA is St. William Of York Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Stafford?
7 private schools are located in Stafford.
How diverse are private schools in Stafford?
Stafford private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Stafford go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Stafford are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Stafford?
43% of private schools in Stafford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Stafford are often viewed compared to one another?

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