Fredericksburg Academy Competitors

Proudly serving the Sterling community since 2003

Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, William & Mary brings together the global opportunities of a larger research university with the personal education of a liberal arts and sciences institution. For more than three centuries, W&M has offered a top-rated educational experience while being consistently recognized as one of the best values in the nation. Choose from 115+ majors, minors and pre-professional programs with 65% of students majoring in STEM and computational-related fields — anything from business analytics to integrative conservation to a major you design yourself. Almost 80% of undergraduate students are involved in faculty-mentored research, with 20% having their work published before they graduate. W&M is known for its undergraduate teaching, career services, internship connections, science lab facilities, study abroad and more. We are committed to affording exceptional students the opportunity for life-changing experiences, regardless of their financial circumstances.

The Potomac School is remarkable for its 100 years of excellence in teaching and learning. While we are a Kindergarten through Grade 12 school, we are more accurately described as a K through lifetime experience. We nurture the development of our students as unique individuals and as contributing members of a vibrant learning community. Our school comprises four distinct yet interconnected divisions, joined through a shared mission, integrated curriculum, and deeply rooted communal ties. We enjoy the beauty and natural resources of our 90-acre campus, our athletic fields, woods, streams, and ponds providing a rare and wonderful setting for each student's educational journey. Since 1951, Potomac has been situated in McLean, Virginia. Our new state-of-the-art Upper School opened in September 2006. Our campus includes three libraries, three gymnasiums, a Performing Arts Center, tennis courts, squash courts, a wrestling room, science and computer labs, art and photography studios, science labs, music rooms, and multiple playgrounds.