For the 2025 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,348 students in Stafford County, VA (there are 37 public schools, serving 31,547 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Stafford County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Stafford County, VA include Holy Cross Academy and St. William Of York Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
Top Ranked Stafford County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
56 McWhirt Loop
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 374-1876
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 374-1876
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
250 Stafford Lakes Pkwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-1600
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
3130 Richmond Highway
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-5207
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-5207
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Ferry Farm Baptist Church Preschool/kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1 Westmoreland Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-5982
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-5982
Gr: K | 18 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
301 Highpointe Boulevard
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 288-1515
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 288-1515
Gr: NS-K
2202 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 657-4500
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 657-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
664 Garrisonville Road
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-5290
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-5290
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Red Apple School Inc![Red Apple School Inc Photo]( "Red Apple School Inc Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
107 Autumn Dr
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 752-1487
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 752-1487
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Rivermont School - Fredericksburg
Special Education School
30 Pulte Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 373-0726
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 373-0726
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
Stafford Baptist Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2202 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-3005
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-3005
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Stafford County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Colonial Academy (Closed 2024)
(Baptist)
2726 Jefferson Davis Highway
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-1810
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-1810
Gr: PK-7 | 53 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
South Stafford Christian School (Closed 2016)
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
15 Pine Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 370-8099
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 370-8099
Gr: PK-11 | 33 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Stafford County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Stafford County, VA include Holy Cross Academy and St. William Of York Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Stafford County?
12 private schools are located in Stafford County.
How diverse are private schools in Stafford County?
Stafford County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 30%.
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?
Which private schools in Stafford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Stafford County include: Red Apple School Inc vs. Minnieland Private Day School, The Merit School vs. St. William Of York Catholic School, The Goddard School vs. Minnieland Private Day School
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