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Best Stafford County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 1,080 students in Stafford County, VA.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Virginia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
67% of private elementary schools in Stafford County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Stafford County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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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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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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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Stafford County Private Elementary 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
6 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearStafford County Total Schools
20256
20247
20238
20225
20217
20206
20196
20187
20176
20164
20157
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# Students
1,080 Students
124,190 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025180198199
2024159193192
2023141198193
2022214202205
2021167195201
2020169185188
2019175186193
2018155184190
2017172191199
2016140188196
2015177169183
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% Average Students of Color
19%
30%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202519%29%33%
202420%29%32%
202324%29%32%
202221%28%32%
202120%28%31%
202020%27%31%
201920%27%31%
201820%27%30%
201723%30%31%
201620%30%31%
201525%31%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
80 Teachers
12,403 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202514:110:111:1
202413:110:111:1
202313:110:111:1
202214:110:111:1
202114:110:111:1
202014:110:111:1
201911:110:111:1
201811:110:111:1
201711:110:111:1
20169:110:112:1
201513:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
14%
54%

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

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202514%53%54%
202414%52%54%
202313%53%53%
202220%53%53%
202135%53%53%
202035%52%53%
201935%52%52%
201835%52%52%
201735%52%51%
201635%51%51%
201510%49%50%
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Average Class Size
10 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025101416
202491415
202391415
2022101415
202191415
202091415
201991415
201891415
201791415
2016101315
201591315
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1225

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025125012211236
2024125012301233
2023125012241231
2022125012261232
2021125012191232
2020125012141229
2019125012141230
2018125012201227
2017125012231232
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,771
$15,582

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025$5,771$15,620$14,043
2024$4,500$13,759$12,357
2023$4,450$13,812$11,693
2022$4,500$12,977$11,199
2021$4,300$12,768$10,824
2020$4,300$12,914$10,496
2019$4,300$12,767$10,300
2018$4,300$12,595$10,056
2017$4,400$11,949$9,712
2015$4,400$10,806$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
36%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2018-2025)

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202536%29%34%
202436%28%33%
202336%27%33%
202236%28%32%
202136%28%32%
202036%27%31%
201936%26%30%
201815%25%29%
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Average Acceptance Rate
100%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025100%79%81%
2024100%84%85%
2023100%84%85%
2022100%84%85%
2021100%84%86%
2020100%85%86%
2019100%86%85%
2018100%85%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20250.530.630.64
20240.530.640.64
20230.560.630.63
20220.500.610.62
20210.540.610.62
20200.540.610.62
20190.520.590.61
20180.530.590.60
20170.500.570.59
20160.460.570.59
20150.530.590.58
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
458 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
8,057 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20253%7%5%
20243%7%5%
20234%7%5%
20224%6%5%
20213%5%5%
20203%5%5%
20194%5%4%
20184%6%4%
20173%5%4%
20164%5%4%
20153%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
58 Students
5,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20256%5%9%
20246%5%9%
20236%5%9%
20226%4%8%
20215%5%9%
20205%5%9%
20195%4%8%
20185%4%8%
20179%4%8%
20164%3%8%
20159%3%8%
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# Black Students
66 Students
10,609 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
20257%9%8%
20247%9%8%
20238%9%8%
20225%9%7%
20217%9%8%
20207%9%8%
20196%9%8%
20187%9%8%
20177%9%7%
20167%9%8%
20156%10%8%
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# White Students
668 Students
66,460 Students
% White Students
66%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202566%54%55%
202466%54%55%
202364%54%55%
202268%57%57%
202165%57%57%
202065%58%58%
201967%59%59%
201866%59%59%
201769%61%61%
201672%62%61%
201566%59%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
315 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
179 Students
31,173 Students
% of Others Students
18%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearStafford County AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
202518%25%22%
202418%25%22%
202317%25%22%
202216%24%22%
202119%24%20%
202019%23%19%
201918%23%20%
201818%22%20%
201712%21%19%
201613%21%18%
201516%23%18%
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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 elementary schools in Stafford County, VA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Stafford County, VA include St. William Of York Catholic School and Holy Cross Academy.
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 30%.
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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