Fredericksburg Academy

"We put two children through Fredericksburg Academy from kindergarten through 12th grade. Our son graduated in 2012 and our daughter in 2017. Our son has since graduated from college and is working and living successfully and independently as an adult. Our daughter is a freshman in college and is doing very well. Both were totally prepared to enter college and handle the work load expected of them. The rigorous curriculum at FA gave them the skills they needed to be successful at the collegiate level. They had no problems writing the required papers or managing their time. They were used to having strong support from their teachers at FA so utilizing the help of their professors came naturally to both of them. As importantly, because they were exposed to so many different opportunities while at FA, they entered college and the work world open to different ideas and opportunities with no fear of trying something new. We couldn't have made a better investment in our children's futures. Five stars because we highly recommend FA."

"What an amazing environment in which to teach, learn, and grow! Fredericksburg Academy is a true community of students, faculty, families, and supporters that helps nurture the strengths of each and every student and staff member. The size of FA is key to this amazing community. As a teacher, I love the small class sizes and a population of students that is just the right size so that everyone in the student body and the faculty can know each other and support each other. Students and faculty are given the freedom and flexibility they need to succeed because FA recognizes that everyone is truly unique and needs different things in order to succeed."

"My daughter has been at FA since Kindergarten and loves it. The past 3 years have been full of academic rigor, creative learning, self expression and most importantly fun. I highly recommend FA for anyone who is looking for an extraordinary learning environment for their children."

"Being a student here at Fredericksburg Academy has been a experience I wouldn't trade for anything. I'm currently in 11th grade here at FA, and I've been here a total of 12 years. In this time, I've made lifelong friends, traveled abroad twice, received a state of the art education, won 3 state championships, given hours of community service (inside the country and abroad), found my passions, and so much more. FA is so much more than your average public school, it's different - we're all just so different. Walking into school each day, I feel as if I'm valued, that my opinion matters. I can go to the Upper, Middle, and Lower schools and see familiar faces. Our campus is our classroom. I’ve known a majority of my peers since I was 4. At FA, I’m not afraid to speak my mind inside of the classroom or out. I can to talk to my teachers and build lasting relationships. I can experiment - find what works for me and what doesn’t. Everything I’ve mentioned is just how FA is. We experiment, we work together. It’s what makes us, us."

"My two children attended Fredericksburg Academy. We're really happy with the spirit of intellectual curiosity that FA instills. The culture is one of nurturing, intellectual rigor and integrity at all times. FA offers students the opportunity to dig deeply, emphasizing important life skills including literacy, science, technology, math and performing arts. They do NOT teach to a test. There are many opportunities for leadership and engagement. A huge percentage of the students study a musical instrument (beginning in 5th grade), play in the band, strings orchestra or chamber orchestra. Exceptionally good faculty lead the performing arts program, math and language arts. Fantastic Makerspace in the upper school that works with leaders from the DC/VA tech community. Fine arts teachers connect the students to the vibrant Fredericksburg arts community. Our kids loved the summer camp programs. We found the after school program (Falcon Club) especially helpful for us as working parents. Bottom line: It is a very functional school in an increasing dysfunctional world. So if you'd like our next generation to be competent, capable leaders and contributors, make sure they get the best education possible in this area. We know that the next generation of leaders, inventors, artists and educators will have started their journey at Fredericksburg Academy. We're proud to be part of the FA community!"