Location & Directions

Historic downtown Staunton

Stuart Hall School is tucked into a quiet corner of Staunton, a city of about 26,000 in Virginia’s picturesque Shenandoah Valley. The main school building is just a five-minute walk from the historic downtown, while our Eastham Center, a state-of-the-art technology center, is across the street from City Hall.

Rich with parks, Victorian architecture and art galleries, Staunton has ranked among the safest cities in the commonwealth. Smithsonian cited its rejuvenation and cultural assets when listing Staunton among the 10 best small towns in the United States. Local residents — who pronounce “Staunton” without the “u” — especially appreciate its lively restaurant scene, diverse performing arts and proximity to Shenandoah National Park. Easily walkable, friendly and outgoing, it’s a town with heart and a deep sense of community.

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, fewer than 20 miles away, offers the air travel closest to Staunton, with daily round-trip flights to the American Airlines hub of Charlotte, N.C. Other air service is available in Charlottesville, about 50 miles east of the school, and in Roanoke, about 85 miles to the southwest. We provide shuttle service to/from Dulles airport for our residential students during all school breaks. 

For those traveling by car, the school is about a 15-minute drive from Interstate 81. We are 110 miles west from Richmond, mostly on Interstate 64.

Staunton also is reachable by train: Amtrak’s Cardinal, which runs between New York and Chicago, stops in the Wharf Area Historic District.

FINDING OUR LOBBY: 

When traveling to campus please use 235 West Frederick Street as the GPS address. The school is located at the corner of West Frederick Street and Fillmore Street. Ample parking is available on both streets, and the lobby is accessible from Fillmore. Please note that the original entrance to the school faces West Frederick, but that entrance is not staffed. You'll see signs pointing you in the correct direction.