Top 10 Best Virginia Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 21 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 4,417 students in Virginia.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Virginia include The Nysmith School, Richmond Waldorf School and Edlin School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Virginia private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
38% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked Virginia Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Edlin School
Edlin School Photo - A few of our lovely 2nd Graders!
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
10742 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-3990
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
The Nysmith School
The Nysmith School Photo - 1:9 teacher/ student ratio allows teachers to help every child succeed. At The Nysmith School, students receive 45 minutes of hands-on science instruction every day.
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Grades: PK-8
| 665 students
Richmond Waldorf School
Richmond Waldorf School Photo - Kindergarten and preschool is meant for the development of healthy social skills, work habits, and a strong sense of self! Through daily artistic activities children nurture their imaginations all while developing a foundation for learning. A balance of work and play is beautifully weaved with song, story, and games to promote a healthy, happy childhood.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
1301 Robin Hood Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
Grades: PK-8
| 211 students
Westminster School
Westminster School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(13)
3819 Gallows Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-3620
Grades: NS-8
| 227 students
Courthouse Academy
Courthouse Academy Photo - The premier private preschool in Virginia Beach
Special Program Emphasis
(42)
3217 Monet Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 368-0368
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Flint Hill School
Flint Hill School Photo - When students are known, challenged, and supported as they develop from adolescence into adulthood, there is no limit to what they can achieve in college and beyond.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
3320 Jermantown Road
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 584-2314
Grades: PK-12
| 1,062 students
New Covenant Schools
Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
122 Fleetwood Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 847-8313
Grades: PK-12
| 408 students
Peabody School
Peabody School Photo - Middle School orchestra students prepare for their spring music performances and the Music in the Parks competition.
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
1232 Stoney Ridge Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6901
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
St. Anne's Academy for Girls
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6342 Mintbrook Lane
Bealeton, VA 22712
(571) 441-2663
Grades: PK-6
| 46 students
Virginia Beach Friends School
Virginia Beach Friends School Photo - Student artwork is displayed at Norfolk International Airport.
Special Program Emphasis (Friends)
1537 Laskin Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-7534
Grades: NS-8
| 163 students
Blue Ridge Autism & Achievement Center
Special Program Emphasis
312 Whitwell Dr
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 366-7399
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
Charlottesville Waldorf School
Charlottesville Waldorf School Photo - April 10th, 2019 from 6:30pm - 10pm. Parenting in the Digital Age.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
120 Waldorf Sshool Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-4946
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
12368 Dillingham Sq
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 897-1100
Grades: PK-8
| 96 students
Destiny School Of The Arts
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1241 S King St
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 771-6060
Grades: PK-4
| 159 students
Hearthstone School
Hearthstone School Photo - With Ms. Kitty in kindergarden.
Special Program Emphasis
11576 Lee Highway
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-9212
Grades: PK-7
| 17 students
The International School Of Charlottesville
Special Program Emphasis
830 Monticello Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-2174
Grades: PK-K
| 210 students
Oaktree Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
817 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 248-9560
Grades: NS-12
| 178 students
ONE Forest School, Inc.
ONE Forest School, Inc. Photo - Our Forest Theater is a favorite among students, staff, and parents!
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
4808 smith mountain lake pkwy
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 682-6320
Grades: NS-8
| students
Russian Kids House
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
11445 Isaac Newton Sq S Ste A # 100
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 435-2784
Grades: PK-2
| 32 students
St. Anne's Academy For Girls
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6530 Commerce Ct
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 428-3500
Grades: PK-1
| 16 students
South Stafford Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
15 Pine Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 370-8099
Grades: PK-11
| 33 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Virginia?
The top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Virginia include The Nysmith School, Richmond Waldorf School and Edlin School.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Virginia?
21 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Virginia.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in Virginia?
Virginia private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private preschools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
38% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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