Very Good
#137 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 30% of private schools
Wakefield County Day School
School · Huntly, VA
A private school in Huntly, VA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1059 ZACHARY TAYLOR HWY, Huntly, VA 22640
- 8:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
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Where Wakefield County Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average432/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,708
Median rent
$1,635/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22640; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Wakefield County Day School is listed in Huntly, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Wakefield County Day School
Wakefield County Day School is a private school in Huntly, VA, serving approximately 165 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wakefield County Day School
What grades does Wakefield County Day School serve?
Wakefield County Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Wakefield County Day School?
Wakefield County Day School has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield County Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakefield County Day School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Wakefield County Day School rank in VA?
Wakefield County Day School ranks #137 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Wakefield County Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wakefield County Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Wakefield County Day School a private school?
Yes, Wakefield County Day 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 Wakefield County Day School a religious school?
No, Wakefield County Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 165
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Rappahannock County
- Phone
- (540) 635-8555
- Area population (ZIP 22640)
- 499
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 22640; 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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