2022 Best Schools in Winfield Unified School District

• Barnesville, MD•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.42 out of 5  12 reviews

Parent: As a teacher who has taught 12 years in a public school setting, I would have never imagined choosing private school for my sons. After a tough year in kindergarten, my oldest son struggled and didn’t show much academic progress due to large class size. After much thought, I realized that a smaller class size is what he needed to cultivate the best learning environment. After researching all the available private schools here in Southern Frederick County, I was dismayed by the few options nearby. After thoughtful consideration, Barnesville fulfilled all of my expectations as a teacher parent. It provided small class sizes, a great amount of time spent outside, many cross-curricular learning opportunities, and a strong community. The teachers are extra caring and it was evident during our time distance learning. If you are looking for a school that offers meaningful relationships where your child is given many opportunities to grow and learn, Barnesville is for you!... Read 12 reviews

• grade A

• Students 136

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Mclean, VA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  47 reviews

Parent: My kids have been attending Basis since before the pandemic, and we are so impressed! Rich academic curriculum, good inclusion of the arts, excellent opportunity for differentiation based on student needs. The teachers are dedicated and so are the parents to the kids' success. While the administration has been bumpy as the school has gotten established (only 5 years old), they earned their stripes during the pandemic. Organized, safety-focused and diligent about communication. We supplement school with sports leagues and scouting outside of school, which many parents do. Easy to do given the extensive choice you have in the DC area. Also appreciate the international study body with impressively bright students from all over the world. A real meritocracy, unlike other private schools that admit based on VIP status or connections/donations. In the next few years, this school will only continue to advance its place in the rankings.... Read 47 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 522

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Waynesboro, VA•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.73 out of 5  40 reviews

Parent: My husband graduated from FMS in the 90s and both of our sons graduated from here ('16 & '20), as well. I love what this school did for each of my men! The leadership skills they each learned at Fishburne gave them what they needed to excel in every aspect of their lives. I love this place so much that I moved from my home state of North Carolina to live in this amazing community and to work for Fishburne. I can't imagine a better place to work, live, and learn!... Read 40 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 170

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1