Free Union Country School in Free Union, VA, serves 93 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 5th grade in a rural setting.
Founded in 1984, this co鈥揺d private elementary school operates as a nonsectarian institution.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 9:1 with 10 teachers providing instruction across early childhood and elementary grades.
Approximately 11.5% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Free Union Country School offers a summer school program and maintains a casual dress code for its students.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1984
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
93 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Free Union Country School?
The application deadline for Free Union Country School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Free Union Country School is Blue Ridge School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Albemarle Montessori Children's Community (9.2 miles away)
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(434) 985-2811
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(434) 985-2811
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(434) 244-2471
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Hillsdale KinderCare
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(434) 973-2777
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(434) 973-2777
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Gr: NS-PK
Mountaintop Montessori School
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(434) 979-8886
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 979-8886
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