Best 20171 Virginia Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 1,192 students in 20171, VA (there are 9 public schools, serving 9,020 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in 20171, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The best top ranked private school in 20171, VA include The Nysmith School.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
21% of private schools in 20171, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked 20171 Virginia Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
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
(6)
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Grades: PK-8
| 665 students
Oak Hill Christian School
Oak Hill Christian School Photo - Reading is emphasized in all grades. Students enjoy reading even in their free time.
(Christian)
(4)
13525 Dulles Technology Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 796-6887
Grades: PK-12
| students
Berthold Academy for the Gifted and Talented
Montessori School
2487 McNair Farms Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(571) 313-1709
Grades: 1-12
| 33 students
Cortona Academy
Special Program Emphasis
(15)
13505 Dulles Technology Drive Suite 3 Herndon
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 464-0034
Grades: 6-12
| students
County Pkwy KinderCare
County Pkwy KinderCare Photo - County Pkwy KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
13228 Franklin Farm Rd.
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 860-2800
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Floris UMC Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
13600 Frying Pan Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-0749
Grades: NS-PK
| 170 students
Franklin Farm Campus KinderCare
Franklin Farm Campus KinderCare Photo - Playground
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
13228 Franklin Farm Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 860-2800
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Franklin Farm KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
13220 Franklin Farm Rd.
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 476-0400
Grades: NS-PK
| students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo - The Goddard School in Herndon. Learning for Fun! Learning for Life!
Daycare / Preschool
2400 Dulles Town Blvd.
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 653-0337
Grades: NS-PK
| 140 students
Guidepost Montessori At Herndon
Guidepost Montessori At Herndon Photo - Outdoor Learning Area
Montessori School
13251 Woodland Park Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(571) 203-8686
Grades: PK-K
| 98 students
Kay School
Kay School Photo - Kay School offers full-day programs for children aged two-and-a-half through Kindergarten (8:30 am to 3:00 pm), a half-day option (8:45 – 11:45 am) for the younger children, and an extended before and after school program for children through middle school (6:30 – 8:30 am and 3:00 – 6:30 pm). Parent-Child classes and a range of enrichment programs are also provided. The School is open year-round, except for certain federal and school holidays. School Facilities include a 7,600 sq. ft. Barn which was rehabilitated specifically as a child development center. It has six large, well-equipped classrooms that provide comfortable, well lit, and abundant space for child-centered activities. A large, well-equipped playground and nearby treed and park areas provide ample opportunities for outdoor study and play. Our project-based, integrated curriculum offers science exploration, block building, visual arts, story dramatization, music and movement, manipulatives and dramatic play, and small group work in language arts and math. It encourages a relationship between teacher and student that embraces the innate curiosity and rich potential of each child. Classes are small to enable small group activities, individualized attention, and supervised play. For older children in the after school program, homework and tutoring support are provided as well as a variety of enrichment activities. Play and exploration are powerful learning tools and are actively promoted. Children are encouraged to ask questions and to express their ideas and explore ways to act on them. Attention is given to interactions with peers and developing collaboration skills: listening, taking turns, and respecting peers who are sharing ideas or expressing feelings. 017Outdoor play is an integral part of the overall program in a well-equipped playground with climbing equipment, swings, ball play, tricycles and a large sandbox. Each week, classes go on hour-long nature walks where the children use all their senses to explore nature and experience the world around them, observe, discover, count and record, sketch and draw and learn about plants and insects. Healthy practices. The school offers healthy, sugar-free snacks, with an emphasis on organic produce. Lunches are brought from home, but the school requires that sugary and heavily processed foods be excluded. Organic milk is provided by the school. Children are involved in a fairly comprehensive recycling and composting program that is managed by school staff. Our before and after school program incorporates a variety of enrichment activities appropriate for each of the age groups that attend, as well as ample opportunities for outdoor play or quiet reading and homework preparation time. A two-month summer program (July and August) also incorporates enrichment activities together with field trips and a range of sports and arts options.
(1)
3005 Dower House Dr
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 264-9078
Grades: NS-PK
| 7 students
McLearen Square KinderCare
McLearen Square KinderCare Photo - McLearen Square KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
3051 Centreville Rd.
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 834-2830
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Mt. Pleasant Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2516 Squirrel Hill Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-1196
Grades: PK-2
| 38 students
Play & Learn At Dulles Corner
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
2355 Dulles Corner Blvd Ste 110
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3983
Grades: NS-K
| 41 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 20171, VA?
The top ranked private schools in 20171, VA include The Nysmith School.
How many private schools are located in 20171, VA?
14 private schools are located in 20171, VA.
How diverse are private schools in 20171, VA?
20171, VA private schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in 20171, VA go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in 20171, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 20171, VA?
21% of private schools in 20171, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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