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Best Stafford County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 1,084 students in Stafford County, VA.
The top ranked private elementary 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 elementary school average acceptance rate of 79%.
67% of private elementary schools in Stafford County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Stafford County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

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 | 76 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Academy
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(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
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
Rivermont School - Fredericksburg
Special Education School
30 Pulte Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 373-0726
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
[+] 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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Stafford County, VA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Stafford County, VA include Holy Cross Academy and St. William Of York Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Stafford County?
6 private elementary schools are located in Stafford County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Stafford County?
Stafford County private elementary schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Stafford County?
67% of private elementary schools in Stafford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Stafford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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