Bayside Presbyterian Preschool and Kindergarten in Virginia Beach, VA, serves 155 students in preschool through kindergarten within a city, large community setting.
Founded in 1948, this coed early childhood program operates under a Presbyterian religious affiliation.
The school employs 21 teachers, maintaining a maximum studentteacher ratio of 8:1 for its early childhood and kindergarten classes.
Approximately 6.25% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some level of diversity in the program.
Bayside Presbyterian Preschool and Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for its founding year, being one of the oldest schools in the area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked VA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Bayside Presbyterian Preschool And Kindergarden ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1953
Student Body
Total Students
155 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Where Learning is Fun!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bayside Presbyterian Preschool And Kindergarden often compared to?
Bayside Presbyterian Preschool And Kindergarden is often viewed alongside schools like Old Donation Episcopal Day School by visitors of our site.
What is Bayside Presbyterian Preschool And Kindergarden's ranking?
Bayside Presbyterian Preschool And Kindergarden ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Bayside Presbyterian Preschool And Kindergarden?
The application deadline for Bayside Presbyterian Preschool And Kindergarden is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bayside Presbyterian Preschool And Kindergarden located?
Bayside Presbyterian Preschool And Kindergarden is located in the Northwest neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA. There are 12 other private schools located in Northwest.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Bayside Presbyterian Preschool And Kindergarden is Ivy Leage Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Haygood KinderCare (1.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4413 Wishart Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 502-4507
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 502-4507
0.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 44 students Sports: 3
Haygood KinderCare ![Haygood KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "Haygood KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
4621 Crossborough Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 499-9343
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 499-9343
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Old Donation Episcopal Day School ![Old Donation Episcopal Day School Photo - Playground Time]( "Old Donation Episcopal Day School Photo - Playground Time")
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
4449 N Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 499-2283
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 499-2283
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 123 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Forever Young Montessori School And Day Care
Montessori School
4604 Pembroke Lake Cir Ste 108
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 499-0570
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 499-0570
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 23 students
Diamond Springs KinderCare ![Diamond Springs KinderCare Photo - Diamond Springs KinderCare]( "Diamond Springs KinderCare Photo - Diamond Springs KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
990 Diamond Springs Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 671-7370
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 671-7370
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4413 Wishart Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 502-4507
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 502-4507
0.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 44 students Sports: 3
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
2.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5473 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-6551
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-6551
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5163 Cleveland St
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-4703
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-4703
3.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 58 students
1585 Wesleyan Dr
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
3.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 1,208 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4413 Wishart Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 502-4507
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 502-4507
0.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 44 students Sports: 3
Forever Young Montessori School And Day Care
Montessori School
4604 Pembroke Lake Cir Ste 108
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 499-0570
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 499-0570
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 23 students
Enoch Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5641 Herbert Moore Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 552-7020
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 552-7020
2.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 24 students
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
2.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5343 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-1811
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-1811
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 602 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Haygood KinderCare ![Haygood KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "Haygood KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
4621 Crossborough Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 499-9343
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 499-9343
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Old Donation Episcopal Day School ![Old Donation Episcopal Day School Photo - Playground Time]( "Old Donation Episcopal Day School Photo - Playground Time")
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
4449 N Witchduck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 499-2283
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 499-2283
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 123 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Forever Young Montessori School And Day Care
Montessori School
4604 Pembroke Lake Cir Ste 108
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 499-0570
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 499-0570
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 23 students
Diamond Springs KinderCare ![Diamond Springs KinderCare Photo - Diamond Springs KinderCare]( "Diamond Springs KinderCare Photo - Diamond Springs KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
990 Diamond Springs Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 671-7370
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 671-7370
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Anchor Christian School/anchor Military Ministries
Daycare / Preschool
3624 Dupont Cir
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 460-0024
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 460-0024
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grassfield Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2248 Averill Dr.
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-8923
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-8923
9053.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 1,306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Jolliff Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1021 Jolliff Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-5246
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-5246
9053.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bennetts Creek Park Road
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4251
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4251
9054 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Grassfield High School Governor's Stem Academy
Vocational School
2007 Grizzly Trail
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-4493
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-4493
9054.1 miles
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Airline Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-6310
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-6310
9054.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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