Very Good
#137 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 30% of private schools
Wakefield County Day School
School
1059 ZACHARY TAYLOR HWY, Huntly, VA 22640
Enrollment
165
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
165
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Virginia private schools
#137 of 457
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Wakefield County Day School
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About Wakefield County Day School
Wakefield County Day School is a private school in Huntly, VA. Wakefield County Day School serves approximately 165 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Wakefield County Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 457 private schools in VA.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- VA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 165 students, Wakefield County Day School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8:1 students to teachers, Wakefield County Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Wakefield County Day School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1059 ZACHARY TAYLOR HWY, Huntly, VA 22640
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Wakefield County Day School may also want to explore other schools in the area. DOMINION RIDGE ACADEMY (rated 7.4/10, 8.8 miles away, in nearby Front Royal), which scores slightly higher. Another option is DOMINION RIDGE ACADEMY (rated 6.2/10, 8.8 miles away, in nearby Front Royal), with a comparable rating. Additionally, FRESTA VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 5.6/10, 10.9 miles away, in nearby Marshall), a more accessible option. For more schools in Huntly, see our Huntly schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 17.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rappahannock County Elementary Washington | 8.2 mi | 7.8 |
| MOUNTAIN LAUREL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Front Royal | 8.6 mi | 5.5 |
| DOMINION RIDGE ACADEMY Front Royal | 8.8 mi | 7.4 |
| DOMINION RIDGE ACADEMY Front Royal | 8.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Rappahannock County High Washington | 8.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Warren County High Front Royal | 9.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Warren County Middle Front Royal | 9.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Hilda J. Barbour Elementary Front Royal | 9.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Ressie Jeffries Elementary Front Royal | 9.2 mi | 6.0 |
| Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary Front Royal | 9.5 mi | 4.1 |
| CHELSEA ACADEMY Front Royal | 10.2 mi | 4.5 |
| Skyline High Front Royal | 9.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Skyline Middle Front Royal | 9.8 mi | 3.1 |
| E. Wilson Morrison Elementary Front Royal | 9.9 mi | 4.1 |
| VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Front Royal | 10.5 mi | — |
| RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY Front Royal | 10.3 mi | 8.6 |
| A.S. Rhodes Elementary Front Royal | 12.0 mi | 6.2 |
| FRESTA VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Marshall | 10.9 mi | 5.6 |
| HEARTHSTONE SCHOOL Sperryville | 13.1 mi | — |
| BELLE MEADE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Sperryville | 17.4 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 22640 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$99,708
Median Rent
$1,635/mo
Population
499
College Educated
23.5%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty Rate
0%
Median Age
33.7
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| RICHMOND ACADEMY Richmond, VA | 7.0 |
| KING'S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Roanoke, VA | 6.9 |
| TIDEWATER ACADEMY Wakefield, VA | 6.9 |
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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