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Prince William Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–9

Lake Ridge, VA

3480 Commission Ct, Lake Ridge, VA 22192

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the most diverse private schools in Virginia
  • Smaller classes than 60% of independent schools in Virginia
  • Growing: enrollment up 33% since 2013–14

Prince William Academy is an independent private school in Lake Ridge, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 9th grade. It has about 100 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of independent schools in Virginia. Enrollment has grown about 33% since 2013–14. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 195 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–9
Students
100
Teachers
15.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 53 girls, 47 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
195 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 60% of independent schools in Virginia (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of independent schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 42 independent schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    75’13–1457’15–16129’17–1856’19–20106’21–22100’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K102
    K23
    120
    216
    37
    414
    58
    62
    77
    82
    91

    Student body

    White29%
    Black25%
    Two or more races25%
    Hispanic or Latino13%
    Asian8%

    Member of

    • National Association for the Education of Young Children
    • 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 Prince William 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 Prince William Academy

    What grades does Prince William Academy serve?

    Prince William Academy serves grades Pre-K–9.

    How many students attend Prince William Academy?

    About 100 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Prince William 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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