Cornerstone Life Academy Photo - Our 3 year olds singing and playing to a song about Noah's Ark

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 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 78%.
55% of private schools in Stafford County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Stafford County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Life Academy
Cornerstone Life Academy Photo - Our 3 year olds singing and playing to a song about Noah's Ark
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
(8)
56 McWhirt Loop
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 374-1876
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Academy
Holy Cross Academy Photo - Call today to schedule your tour!
(Catholic)
(1)
250 Stafford Lakes Pkwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
St. William Of York Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
3130 Richmond Highway
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-5207
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Ferry Farm Baptist Church Preschool/kindergarten
Ferry Farm Baptist Church Preschool/kindergarten Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1 Westmoreland Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-5982
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 12 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
301 Highpointe Boulevard
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 288-1515
Gr: NS-K
Grace Preparatory School
Grace Preparatory School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
2202 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 657-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
The Merit School
1001 Pkwy Blvd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 602-7296
Gr: K-5 | 116 students
Red Apple School Inc
Red Apple School Inc Photo
Daycare / Preschool
107 Autumn Dr
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
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
Stafford Baptist Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2202 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-3005
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Stafford KinderCare
Stafford KinderCare Photo - Stafford KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
29 Greenspring Dr.
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-2827
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Stafford County, Virginia

Stafford County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2726 Jefferson Davis Highway
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-1810
Gr: PK-7 | 53 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
664 Garrisonville Road
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-5290
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
South Stafford Christian School (Closed 2016)
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
15 Pine Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 370-8099
Gr: PK-11 | 33 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Stafford County)
This State (VA)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,252 Students
153,797 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
101 Teachers
14,577 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
13%
54%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1225

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,771
$17,414
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
30%
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
71 Students
11,982 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
712 Students
73,428 Students
% White Students
60%
49%
# 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
48,085 Students
% of Others Students
26%
32%
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 Holy Cross Academy and St. William Of York Catholic School.
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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