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Walsingham Academy Lower School

1100 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Located in picturesque Williamsburg, Virginia, Walsingham Academy was founded in 1947 by the Sisters of Mercy and built on the traditions of academic excellence, faith and the development of the whole child. Vibrant and challenging programs in academics, service, the arts and athletics contribute to independent, critical thinkers prepared to be responsible stewards of the world.Walsingham Academy stresses the important role of the family in sharing responsibility for each student's total education.
Walsingham Academy recognizes the student as the center of its concern.
The dignity and worth of each person teacher, student, and staff person are reverenced and respected.
In terms of intellectual development, the school is strongly committed to academic excellence and self discipline.
This emphasis on excellence encourages all students to reach the highest fulfillment of their potential for learning throughout their lives.
Students, teachers, parents, and administrators share in the purpose of the Walsingham community and work toward promoting the maximum growth of the individual within a Christ-centered setting.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $20,257
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Walsingham Academy Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
PALS, small group and one-on-one reading, and speech and language tutoring.
Year Founded
1947
Colors
Black, White, Red
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2003

Student Body

Total Students
315 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Walsingham Academy Lower School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
23 courses
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Winter and Spring Uniforms for girls and boys.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Visit for tuition information.
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Richard Plank
Application URL

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Builders ClubComputer Club
Intramural SportsK-Kids
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Student Council Association (SCA)Young Entrepreneur Club

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Trojans
  • A Catholic, Christ-centered learning environment provides the foundation for successful achievement and positive relationships. Terra Nova scores in the Lower School are consistently in the top 10% of national rankings. The limited size of the lower school will allow your child to build strong relationships with their peers, teachers and administration. Highly qualified, licensed teachers implement a rigorous curriculum using creative, innovative teaching strategies. Spanish is taught in Kindergarten through grade five. Sixth and seventh grade students select Spanish, Latin or French, with the opportunity to earn high school credit for first year foreign language. The Lower School offers the latest technology with dual-boot (PC and MAC) computers in the lab, over 75 laptops for classroom use, and LCD projectors in 4th - 7th grade classrooms, allowing for multi-sensory learning.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Walsingham Academy Lower School cost?
Walsingham Academy Lower School's tuition is approximately $20,257 for private students.
What schools are Walsingham Academy Lower School often compared to?
Walsingham Academy Lower School is often viewed alongside schools like Providence Classical School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Walsingham Academy Lower School?
The acceptance rate of Walsingham Academy Lower School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.
What sports does Walsingham Academy Lower School offer?
Walsingham Academy Lower School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Walsingham Academy Lower School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for most sports offered.
What is Walsingham Academy Lower School's ranking?
Walsingham Academy Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Walsingham Academy Lower School?
The application deadline for Walsingham Academy Lower School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $20,257
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Williamsburg, VA is $14,208 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Williamsburg, VA is 94% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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