Walsingham Academy Lower School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 315 students
Yearly Tuition: $20,257
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Walsingham Academy Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Walsingham Academy Lower School
Pre-K	35
Kind	30
1	26
2	34
3	34
4	34
5	39
6	38
7	45

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

PALS, small group and one-on-one reading, and speech and language tutoring.

Year Founded

1947

Colors

Black, White, Red

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2003

Student Body

Total Students

315 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

72%

Average Class Size

16 students

Number of AP Courses

23 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Winter and Spring Uniforms for girls and boys.

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$20,257

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Tuition Notes

Visit www.walsingham.org for tuition information.

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Richard Plank

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Builders ClubComputer Club

Intramural SportsK-Kids

MathCounts®Odyssey of the Mind

Student Council Association (SCA)Young Entrepreneur Club

School Notes

Located in picturesque Williamsburg, Virginia, Walsingham Academy was founded in 1947 by the Sisters of Mercy and built on the traditions of academic excellence, faith and the development of the whole child. Vibrant and challenging programs in academics, service, the arts and athletics contribute to independent, critical thinkers prepared to be responsible stewards of the world.Walsingham Academy stresses the important role of the family in sharing responsibility for each student's total education.
Walsingham Academy recognizes the student as the center of its concern.
The dignity and worth of each person teacher, student, and staff person are reverenced and respected.
In terms of intellectual development, the school is strongly committed to academic excellence and self discipline.
This emphasis on excellence encourages all students to reach the highest fulfillment of their potential for learning throughout their lives.
Students, teachers, parents, and administrators share in the purpose of the Walsingham community and work toward promoting the maximum growth of the individual within a Christ-centered setting.

School Mascot: Trojans

A Catholic, Christ-centered learning environment provides the foundation for successful achievement and positive relationships. Terra Nova scores in the Lower School are consistently in the top 10% of national rankings. The limited size of the lower school will allow your child to build strong relationships with their peers, teachers and administration. Highly qualified, licensed teachers implement a rigorous curriculum using creative, innovative teaching strategies. Spanish is taught in Kindergarten through grade five. Sixth and seventh grade students select Spanish, Latin or French, with the opportunity to earn high school credit for first year foreign language. The Lower School offers the latest technology with dual-boot (PC and MAC) computers in the lab, over 75 laptops for classroom use, and LCD projectors in 4th - 7th grade classrooms, allowing for multi-sensory learning.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Walsingham Academy Lower School cost?

Walsingham Academy Lower School's tuition is approximately $20,257 for private students.

What schools are Walsingham Academy Lower School often compared to?

Walsingham Academy Lower School is often viewed alongside schools like Providence Classical School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Walsingham Academy Lower School?

The acceptance rate of Walsingham Academy Lower School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.

What sports does Walsingham Academy Lower School offer?

Walsingham Academy Lower School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Walsingham Academy Lower School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for most sports offered.

What is Walsingham Academy Lower School's ranking?

Walsingham Academy Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Walsingham Academy Lower School?

The application deadline for Walsingham Academy Lower School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Williamsburg, VA is $14,208 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Williamsburg, VA is 94% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).