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#351 of 457 private schools in VA
Free Union Country School
Elementary School · Free Union, VA
A private elementary school in Free Union, VA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
4220 FREE UNION RD, Free Union, VA 22940
- 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in VA
Test scores
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Where Free Union Country School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,583
Median home value
$418,200
College educated
48.4%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22940; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadus Wood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 284 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Free Union Country School is listed in Free Union, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Free Union Country School
Free Union Country School is a private elementary school in Free Union, VA, serving approximately 61 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #351 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Free Union Country School
What grades does Free Union Country School serve?
Free Union Country School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Free Union Country School?
Free Union Country School has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Free Union Country School?
The student-teacher ratio at Free Union Country School is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Free Union Country School rank in VA?
Free Union Country School ranks #351 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Free Union Country School's MySchoolScout rating?
Free Union Country School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Free Union Country School a private school?
Yes, Free Union Country School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Free Union Country School a religious school?
No, Free Union Country School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 61
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Albemarle County
- Phone
- (434) 978-1700
- Area population (ZIP 22940)
- 935
- Area median age
- 42.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22940; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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