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Best Stafford County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,344 students in Stafford County, VA (there are 37 public schools, serving 31,547 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Stafford County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top ranked private 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 school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in Stafford County, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top Ranked Stafford County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
Holy Cross Academy
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(Catholic)
(1)
250 Stafford Lakes Pkwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 488 students
St. William Of York Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
3130 Richmond Highway
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-5207
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
Ferry Farm Baptist Church Preschool/kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1 Westmoreland Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-5982
Grades: K
| 18 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
301 Highpointe Boulevard
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 288-1515
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Grace Preparatory School
Grace Preparatory School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
2202 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 657-4500
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
The Merit School
1001 Pkwy Blvd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 602-7296
Grades: K-5
| 116 students
Minnieland Private Day School
Minnieland Private Day School Photo - Playground
Daycare / Preschool
(4)
664 Garrisonville Road
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-5290
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
Red Apple School Inc
Red Apple School Inc Photo
Daycare / Preschool
107 Autumn Dr
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 752-1487
Grades: PK-K
| 78 students
Rivermont School - Fredericksburg
Special Education School
30 Pulte Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 373-0726
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
Stafford Baptist Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2202 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-3005
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
Stafford KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
29 Greenspring Dr.
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-2827
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Stafford County, Virginia

Stafford County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2726 Jefferson Davis Highway
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-1810
Grades: PK-7
| 53 students
South Stafford Christian School (Closed 2016)
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
15 Pine Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 370-8099
Grades: PK-11
| 33 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Stafford County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Stafford County, VA include Holy Cross Academy and St. William Of York Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Stafford County?
12 private schools are located in Stafford County.
How diverse are private schools in Stafford County?
Stafford County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in Stafford County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Stafford County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Stafford County?
50% of private schools in Stafford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Stafford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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