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Wakefield School
  • Private
  • THE PLAINS, VA
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Wakefield School

#33 in Best Private High Schools in Virginia
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • THE PLAINS, VA
  • 48 reviews
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    Monthly Update

    5.8.2024

    Wakefield Girls Varsity Soccer advanced to the GPAC semi-finals. They will host Foxcroft School on May 9 at 4pm. The winner will advance to the conference championship on Friday, May 10th.

    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      A minus
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Sports
      B
    wakefieldschool.org
    (540) 253-7501
    4439 OLD TAVERN RD
    THE PLAINS, VA 20198
    About Wakefield School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $60
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $33,500
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    45%
    Average Financial Aid
    $10,000
    From Wakefield School

    Wakefield School is an independent, college-preparatory day school for students in Junior Kindergarten through grade 12 engaging in a rigorous and inspiring liberal arts curriculum.

    Our ambitious vision for every student is to foster capable, ethical, articulate citizens who seek the challenge, make a difference, and live an extraordinary life, each in his or her own way.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1280
    59 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    22 responses
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    Squash at Wakefield

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    Squash is one of the many athletic offerings in which our students can participate. With both a national championship and a national semi-finalist finish since 2017 and boasting nationally-ranked players in multiple years, Wakefield Squash is a small but powerful force in the Athletics Department.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 5 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 5 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 14 responses
    • Homecoming
      21%
    • Homecoming Bonfire
      21%
    • Spirit Week
      21%
    • The art shows that the school allows us to enter.
      21%
    • christmas events
      7%
    • Pep rallies
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    384
    75%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 8 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 8 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 8 responses
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $16,000
    Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Starting Age
    4 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    Website
    wakefieldschool.org
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
      Yes
    • Offers Part Week
      No
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day
      No

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    8:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 9 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 9 responses
    Poll
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 9 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Boys Athletic Participation
    50%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 4 responses
    0%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 4 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 4 responses

    Living in the Area

    Fauquier County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      A minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    Median Household Income
    $122,785
    National
    $75,149
    Median Rent
    $1,468
    National
    $1,268
    Median Home Value
    $501,200
    National
    $281,900
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