Top 10 Best Alexandria Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 42 private preschools serving 6,366 students in Alexandria, VA.
The best top ranked private preschools in Alexandria, VA include Grace Episcopal School, Browne Academy and St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Virginia private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
36% of private preschools in Alexandria, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Top Ranked Alexandria Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Browne Academy
Browne Academy Photo - Founded in 1941, Browne was the first integrated preschool in Virginia.
(9)
5917 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
Grades: NS-8
| 205 students
Grace Episcopal School
Grace Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(2)
3601 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 549-5067
Grades: NS-5
| 109 students
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Lower school serves 3-year-olds through 5th grade. Offering vibrant learning spaces with a rigorous curriculum in a safe and inclusive environment where children are known, cherished, and encouraged to explore. https://www.sssas.org/lower-school/welcome
(Episcopal)
1000 Saint Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Grades: NS-12
| 1,214 students
2400 Russell Rd
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-4804
Grades: NS-8
| 224 students
Basilica School of Saint Mary
Basilica School of Saint Mary Photo - Entrance to our School
(Catholic)
(1)
400 Green Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
Grades: PK-8
| 714 students
1417 W Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-4170
Grades: PK-8
| 302 students
Blue Bird Of Alexandria
Alternative School
346 Commerce St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-1268
Grades: PK-2
| 296 students
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Grades: PK-8
| 292 students
Calvary Road Christian School
(Baptist)
(2)
6811 Beulah St
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 971-8004
Grades: PK-6
| 251 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1801 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-0155
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
(5)
2901 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 768-7732
Grades: PK-8
| 510 students
St. Rita School
(Catholic)
3801 Russell Rd
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 548-1888
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
Washington International Academy
Washington International Academy Photo - The Washington International Academy building!
(Islamic)
6408 Edsall Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 941-6977
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
Agudas Achim Preschool
Agudas Achim Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
(4)
2908 Valley Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-6072
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Alexandria KinderCare
Alexandria KinderCare Photo - Preschool curriculum includes math for kids by teaching number recognition, counting, patterns, and more!
Daycare / Preschool
4616 Minor Lane
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 941-6424
Grades: NS-PK
| students
The Aquinas Montessori School
Montessori School
(3)
8334 Mount Vernon Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-8484
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
Brentwood Academy
3725 Nalls Rd
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 548-1268
Grades: PK-2
| 90 students
Buckman Rd KinderCare
Buckman Rd KinderCare Photo - Buckman Road KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4287 Buckman Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 360-1045
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
6200 Inter Parcel Rd
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 921-9600
Grades: PK-K
| 75 students
The Del Ray Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
100 E Windsor Ave Rm 204
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 380-1241
Grades: PK-4
| 85 students
Engleside Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
8428 Highland Lane
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-4332
Grades: PK-6
| 66 students
Flagstone Of Alexandria/colum
Daycare / Preschool
5000 Tree Top Lane
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-7114
Grades: PK-K
| 14 students
Fordson Road KinderCare
Fordson Road KinderCare Photo - Toddler Science - having fun exploring dirt at the sensory table.
Daycare / Preschool
7901 Fordson Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 780-9099
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Franconia KinderCare
Franconia KinderCare Photo - Preschoolers are encouraged to express themselves through creative art.
Daycare / Preschool
6323 Grovedale Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 971-4845
Grades: NS-PK
| 83 students
Franconia Road KinderCare
Franconia Road KinderCare Photo - Franconia Road KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
6123 Gum St.
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 922-5040
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Guidepost Montessori at West Alex
Daycare / Preschool
3475 N. Beauregard Street, Suite 301
Alexandria, VA 22302
(571) 206-1687
Grades: NS-6
| students
Kiddie Academy of Alexandria
Daycare / Preschool
1000 Bernard St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 497-2500
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Little Acorn Patch At Kingstowne
Daycare / Preschool
5801 Castlewellan Dr
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 822-0803
Grades: PK-K
| 60 students
Little River Day School
Daycare / Preschool
5510 Cherokee Ave #130
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 642-5911
Grades: NS-PK
| 89 students
Montessori School Of Alexandria
Montessori School
6300 Florence Ln
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3498
Grades: PK-K
| 84 students
Northern Virginia Academy Of E
Daycare / Preschool
6396 Lincolnia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 256-7990
Grades: NS
| 43 students
Northern Virginia Academy Of Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
6414 Landsdowne Center
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 541-4175
Grades: PK-K
| 120 students
Old Town Montessori School
Montessori School
112 S Columbus St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 684-7323
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students
212 South Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 486-1309
Grades: NS-5
| 90 students
St. Aidans Episcopal Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
8531 Riverside Rd
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 360-4160
Grades: PK-K
| 126 students
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Alexandria, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6349 Lincolnia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 941-8150
Grades: 5-12
| 59 students
4905 Lincoln Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 354-4855
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Alexandria, VA?
The top ranked private preschools in Alexandria, VA include Grace Episcopal School, Browne Academy and St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School.
How many private preschools are located in Alexandria, VA?
42 private preschools are located in Alexandria, VA.
How diverse are private preschools in Alexandria, VA?
Alexandria, VA private preschools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Alexandria, VA?
36% of private preschools in Alexandria, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

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