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Best Stafford County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 1,083 students in Stafford County, VA.
The top-ranked private preschools 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 preschool average acceptance rate of 79%.
67% of private preschools in Stafford County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Stafford County Private Preschools (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
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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
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
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
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
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,083 Students
109,469 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
9,991 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
13%
51%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1220

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,771
$15,178
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
27%
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
314 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
4,045 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
4,266 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
53 Students
6,957 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
591 Students
50,278 Students
% White Students
58%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
327 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
300 Students
39,238 Students
% of Others Students
29%
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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