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Fredericksburg Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Fredericksburg, VA

10800 Academy Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Fredericksburg since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Fredericksburg, Virginia, Fredericksburg Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 402 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6 hours, 172 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
402
Teachers
62.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 221 girls, 181 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6 hours
School year
172 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 52% of independent schools in Virginia (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 69% of independent schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 42 independent schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    387’11–12336’13–14313’15–16311’17–18312’19–20355’21–22402’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K41
    K32
    131
    236
    327
    428
    537
    622
    736
    843
    931
    1031
    1127
    1221

    Student body

    White65%
    Two or more races14%
    Black9%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Asian5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Fredericksburg Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Virginia's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Fredericksburg Academy

    What grades does Fredericksburg Academy serve?

    Fredericksburg Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Fredericksburg Academy?

    About 402 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Fredericksburg Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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