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Best Stafford County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,252 students in Stafford County, VA (there are 37 public schools, serving 31,547 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
55% of private schools in Stafford County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Stafford County Private Schools (2026)

Cornerstone Life Academy Photo
Cornerstone Life Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
56 McWhirt Loop
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 374-1876
(8)
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Holy Cross Academy Photo
Holy Cross Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
250 Stafford Lakes Pkwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-1600
(1)
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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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Ferry Farm Baptist Church Preschool/kindergarten Photo
Ferry Farm Baptist Church Preschool/kindergarten
Gr: NS-K
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1 Westmoreland Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-5982
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
301 Highpointe Boulevard
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 288-1515
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Grace Preparatory School Photo
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 Photo
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 Rivermont School - Fredericksburg
Rivermont School - Fredericksburg
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
Special Education School
30 Pulte Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 373-0726
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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 Photo
Stafford KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
29 Greenspring Dr.
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-2827
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Stafford County 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 Photo
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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Map of South Stafford Christian School
South Stafford Christian School
Gr: PK-11 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
15 Pine Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 370-8099
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
11 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearStafford County Total Schools
202511
202413
202314
202211
202113
202012
201912
201813
201712
201610
201511
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# Students
1,252 Students
152,659 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025157169179
2024125163172
2023119167174
2022156171185
2021139165180
2020141158171
2019146161175
2018137158172
2017146166180
2016113163178
2015157149167
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% Average Students of Color
20%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202520%31%34%
202421%31%34%
202324%31%33%
202222%30%33%
202121%29%32%
202021%29%32%
201922%28%31%
201822%28%31%
201722%31%32%
201622%31%32%
201522%32%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
101 Teachers
14,650 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202515:110:111:1
202415:111:111:1
202314:111:111:1
202215:111:111:1
202115:111:111:1
202015:111:112:1
201911:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201610:110:112:1
201511:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
13%
55%

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

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202513%54%55%
202413%53%54%
202313%54%54%
202216%54%54%
202123%54%54%
202023%52%54%
201923%53%53%
201823%53%53%
201723%53%53%
201623%53%52%
201510%51%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025111415
202491415
202391415
2022101415
202191415
202091415
201991415
201891415
201791415
2016101415
201591315
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1229

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025125012251233
2024125012341230
2023125012271228
2022125012261229
2021125012201229
2020125012161226
2019125012161226
2018125012221226
2017125012261233
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,771
$17,345

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025$5,771$17,414$15,012
2024$4,500$15,256$13,254
2023$4,450$15,221$12,626
2022$4,500$14,456$12,187
2021$4,300$14,203$11,800
2020$4,300$14,291$11,512
2019$4,300$14,111$11,293
2018$4,300$13,894$11,017
2017$4,400$13,323$10,708
2015$4,400$12,863$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
36%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2018-2025)

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202536%30%34%
202436%30%34%
202336%29%34%
202236%29%33%
202136%29%33%
202036%27%32%
201936%27%31%
201815%26%30%
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Average Acceptance Rate
100%
79%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025100%78%81%
2024100%83%85%
2023100%84%85%
2022100%83%85%
2021100%84%85%
2020100%84%85%
2019100%85%85%
2018100%84%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20250.580.650.65
20240.590.650.65
20230.620.650.65
20220.610.640.64
20210.610.640.64
20200.610.640.64
20190.610.620.63
20180.610.620.63
20170.600.610.61
20160.580.600.61
20150.600.620.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
8,943 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20253%7%5%
20243%7%5%
20233%7%5%
20223%5%4%
20213%6%4%
20203%5%4%
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20163%5%4%
20152%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
62 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20255%4%9%
20245%4%9%
20235%4%9%
20225%4%8%
20214%4%9%
20204%4%9%
20194%3%8%
20184%4%8%
20177%3%8%
20163%3%8%
20157%3%8%
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# Black Students
71 Students
11,977 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20256%8%7%
20246%8%7%
20238%8%8%
20225%8%7%
20217%8%7%
20207%9%8%
20197%8%7%
20187%8%7%
20177%8%7%
20169%8%7%
20156%9%8%
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# White Students
712 Students
73,422 Students
% White Students
60%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202560%49%52%
202457%49%52%
202353%48%52%
202253%51%54%
202152%51%54%
202052%52%54%
201953%53%56%
201853%53%56%
201756%56%58%
201658%56%58%
201557%53%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
370 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
308 Students
47,728 Students
% of Others Students
26%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202526%32%26%
202429%32%26%
202330%33%25%
202233%32%25%
202134%31%25%
202034%30%24%
201933%31%24%
201833%30%23%
201728%29%22%
201627%28%22%
201528%30%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Stafford County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Stafford County, VA include St. William Of York Catholic School and Holy Cross Academy.
How many private schools are located in Stafford County?
11 private schools are located in Stafford County.
How diverse are private schools in Stafford County?
Stafford County private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Stafford County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Stafford County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Stafford County?
55% of private schools in Stafford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Stafford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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