Very Good
#58 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 13% of private schools
Wakefield School
School · The Plains, VA
A private school in The Plains, VA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
4439 OLD TAVERN RD, The Plains, VA 20198
- 5.1:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Wakefield School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average357/100K
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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
$81,950
Median home value
$1,131,300
College educated
48.7%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20198; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountainside MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | PK–9 | 2.5 mi | 69 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wakefield School is listed in The Plains, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Wakefield School
Wakefield School is a private school in The Plains, VA, serving approximately 374 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wakefield School
What grades does Wakefield School serve?
Wakefield School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Wakefield School?
Wakefield School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakefield School is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Wakefield School rank in VA?
Wakefield School ranks #58 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Wakefield School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wakefield School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Wakefield School a private school?
Yes, Wakefield 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 School a religious school?
No, Wakefield School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fauquier County
- Phone
- (540) 253-7515
- Area population (ZIP 20198)
- 2,178
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 47
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 20198; 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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