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The Plains Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 386 students in The Plains, VA.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked The Plains Private Schools (2026-27)

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Wakefield School
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 34
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7501
(4)
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The Plains, VA Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
386
Students
$36,000
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (The Plains)
This State (VA)
# Schools
1 School
1,035 Schools
# Students
386 Students
152,623 Students
% Students of Color
23%
31%
0.57
0.65
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
8%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
5%
# Black Students
17 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
235 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
61%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
<1%
# Others Students
91 Students
47,699 Students
% of Others Students
24%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
57 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1275
(Out of 1600)
1229
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
27
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,000
$15,965
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
$9,451
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$43.14 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
34 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in The Plains, VA?
The top ranked private schools in The Plains, VA is Wakefield School.
How many private schools are located in The Plains?
1 private schools are located in The Plains.

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