Our certified elementary teachers provide individualized instruction to children in our FULL DAY Jr.
Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and 1st grade class. The curriculum includes Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Sciences as well as Art, Music, P.E., Technology and Spanish.
Our small class size of 12 students allows for personalized instruction and meets Virginia state requirements for compulsory school attendance. Come visit us today!.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,325
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Promising Start Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Year Founded
2005
Summer School Offered
Yes
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
25%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Stacie Kling
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
Promising Start Learning Academy is the PERFECT SOLUTION for:
- Working Parents - Before and after school care is available
- Advanced students - Keep them moving forward rather than "coasting" through public school and developing problem behaviors or habits
- Students who "just miss" the public kindergarten cut-off for attendance
- Children who have strong interests and/or areas of accelerated/decelerated learning - Promising Start individualizes instruction to cater to each child's strengths and weaknesses.
- Parents who desire their child's first experience of formal schooling to be in a safe and nurturing environment - Promising Start's unique home-based classroom is the ideal first school for young children. Instead of florescent lights, hard tile floors and a noisy, disruptive environment, Promising Start offers a calm and cozy classroom on a dedicated floor of a private home.
- Parents and children who think learning should be
fun! Students at Promising Start help determine the
subject matter of their educational studies. Hands-on
investigations are a staple of the curriculum. Students have the
freedom of pursuing their interests as teachers incorporate the
basics of a solid education into favorite topics and
explorations.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Promising Start Learning Academy cost?
Promising Start Learning Academy's tuition is approximately $8,325 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Promising Start Learning Academy?
The acceptance rate of Promising Start Learning Academy is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 79%. Promising Start Learning Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Virginia with low acceptance rates.
What is Promising Start Learning Academy's ranking?
Promising Start Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Promising Start Learning Academy?
The application deadline for Promising Start Learning Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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