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At Free Union, learning is...
everywhere
At Free Union, learning is...
joyful
At Free Union, learning is...
challenging
At Free Union, learning is...
independent
At Free Union, learning is...
shared
At Free Union, learning is...
messy
At Free Union, learning is...
eye-opening
At Free Union, learning is...
for all ages

Welcome to Free Union Country School!

We are a progressive, private elementary school, serving preschool through fifth grade near Charlottesville, Virginia.

The school philosophy begins with the child at the center. Natural curiosity, creativity, and eagerness to explore are powerful forces that drive learning.

Our goal is to spark a love of learning and provide an academic and social foundation that will serve each student today and well into tomorrow.

Progressive education at Free Union is distinguished by a number of research-based ideas: students who learn by doing, teachers who ask rather than tell, a community that nurtures growth in character as well as intellect, and a fundamental understanding that students are individuals who arrive with their own interests, preconceptions, and preparedness to tackle certain tasks.

Important Dates

School closed -- staff day
Monday, October 8

Fall Gathering
Saturday, October 27, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Halloween Parade
Wednesday, October 31, 8:30 AM -

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Latest News

Third graders showcase heroes in the city - change-maker project in the news

Third grade's change-maker project featured in the news. This is an amazing project. It will be at CitySpace for the month of June. Please check it out, and read the article at CBS 19 News. Thank you Blair Amberly and Megan Spofford!

Free Union alum and senior at UVA featured in Wall Street Journal article!

Luke Merrick, an engineering student and strong supporter of our school, was among the few selected to test start-up company Alpha Trading Labs' high frequency stock trading platform.

School symbol: why the cardinal?

... and not the tree of learning or the bell of true knowledge or the library of endless adventure?

Take a look at the School's online viewbook and video!

This viewbook will quickly give prospective parents information about the heart of the school! Parents of enrolled children have said repeatedly that the Journey Group got it right! Click here to view the video.

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Contact Us

P.O. Box 250
Free Union, VA 22940
Send us email

Phone 434-978-1700
Fax 434-978-3858

Non-Discrimination Statement

Free Union Country School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or national or ethnic origin in its staffing, admissions, tuition assistance, educational policies, and extracurricular or other programs.

Free Union
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Preschool through Fifth Grade

Welcome to Free Union Country School!