St. James Preschool curriculum is diverse and will prepare your child for their eventual next step into kindergarten.
Subjects such as art, music, language, and mathematics are gently introduced to children in a kind and open learning environment.
Our preschool teachers are known for their loving care and personalized attention to each student they teach.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
208 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'A creative learning experience in a Christian atmosphere of love and acceptance.'
- St. James Preschool curriculum is diverse and will prepare your child for their eventual next step into kindergarten.
- Subjects such as art, music, language, and mathematics are gently introduced to children in a kind and open learning environment.
- Our preschool teachers are known for their loving care and personalized attention to each student they teach.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. James Preschool?
The application deadline for St. James Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. James Preschool is The Aurora School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Great Beginnings Preschool - Leesburg United Methodist Church (0.1 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Great Beginnings Preschool - Leesburg United Methodist Church
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
107 W Market St
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 777-9859
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 777-9859
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students Tuition listed
The Aurora School
Special Education School
601 Catoctin Cir Ne
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 777-1939
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 777-1939
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 48 students
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Daycare / Preschool
60 Plaza St. NE
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 777-1998
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 777-1998
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
818 S King St
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 223-6736
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 223-6736
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 227 students Extracurrculars: 2
835 Lee Ave. SW
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-9259
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-9259
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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