For the 2025-26 school year, there are 38 blue ribbon private preschools serving 14,445 students in Virginia.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Virginia include BASIS Independent McLean, The Basilica School Of St. Mary, and Walsingham Academy Lower School.
The average tuition cost is $10,529, which is lower than the Virginia private preschool average tuition cost of $15,217.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Virginia Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8000 Jones Branch Drive
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(571) 672-4710
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(571) 672-4710
Gr: PK-12 | 697 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3827 Woodburn Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 698-7171
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 698-7171
Gr: NS-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Blue Ribbon year: 2010 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
980 N Frederick Street
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525-7599
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525-7599
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2011 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9294 Stonewall Road
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-4400
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 15 Blue Ribbon year: 2009 Tuition listed
400 Green Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
Gr: PK-8 | 713 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Blue Ribbon year: 2009 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1417 W Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-4170
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-4170
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14 Blue Ribbon year: 2018
Charlottesville Catholic School![Charlottesville Catholic School Photo]( "Charlottesville Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1205 Pen Park Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 964-0400
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 964-0400
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2005, 2014, 2023 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
250 Stafford Lakes Pkwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-1600
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 286-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Blue Ribbon year: 2012 Tuition listed
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
8802 Braddock Rd
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 978-7117
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 978-7117
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Blue Ribbon year: 2008 Tuition listed
9535 Linton Hall Rd
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 368-3157
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 368-3157
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Blue Ribbon year: 2003 Tuition listed
6398 Nativity Ln
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 455-2300
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 455-2300
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Avg. class size: 15 students Blue Ribbon year: 2008, 2009 Tuition listed
8601 Wolftrap Road
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 938-3600
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 938-3600
Gr: PK-8 | 555 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Tuition listed
8250 Woodman Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 262-1770
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 262-1770
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 2011 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
52 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-2754
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-2754
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Blue Ribbon year: 2009 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Catholic School![Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - Our teachers make learning fun and interactive through hands on learning, STEAM activities, and our updated technology programs.]( "Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - Our teachers make learning fun and interactive through hands on learning, STEAM activities, and our updated technology programs.")
(Catholic)
540 Central Blvd
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Blue Ribbon year: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2024 N Randolph St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 527-5423
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 527-5423
Gr: PK-8 | 479 students Avg. class size: 23 students Blue Ribbon year: 2009, 2022 Tuition listed
St. Andrew The Apostle School
(Catholic)
6720b Union Mill Rd
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 817-1774
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 817-1774
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 15 students Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Acceptance rate listed
Saint Bridget School![Saint Bridget School Photo]( "Saint Bridget School Photo")
(Catholic)
6011 York Rd
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-1994
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-1994
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
10701 W Huguenot Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-2881
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-2881
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Blue Ribbon year: 2012 Tuition listed
St. Gregory The Great School![St. Gregory The Great School Photo]( "St. Gregory The Great School Photo")
(Catholic)
5343 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-1811
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-1811
Gr: PK-8 | 602 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Blue Ribbon year: 2007, 2023 Tuition listed
Saint James Catholic School![Saint James Catholic School Photo - We offer separately designated and fully equipped science, and computer labs, a newly installed robotics lab, a library, art room and music room.]( "Saint James Catholic School Photo - We offer separately designated and fully equipped science, and computer labs, a newly installed robotics lab, a library, art room and music room.")
(Catholic)
830 W Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-1182
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-1182
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 1999, 2014, 2020 Tuition listed
St. John The Beloved Academy
(Catholic)
6422 Linway Ter
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-7554
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-7554
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students Avg. class size: 20 students Blue Ribbon year: 2008
St. Leo The Great School![St. Leo The Great School Photo]( "St. Leo The Great School Photo")
(Catholic)
3704 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 273-1211
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 273-1211
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Sports: 4 Blue Ribbon year: 2006
7005 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1508
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1508
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2014 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9972 Vale Rd
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 281-9103
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 281-9103
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students Blue Ribbon year: 2015
St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
9501 Gayton Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-1048
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-1048
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Blue Ribbon year: 2004
3316 Sandra Ln
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 420-2455
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 420-2455
Gr: PK-8 | 479 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
1000 Bolling Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Blue Ribbon year: 2013 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13750 Marys Way
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 491-4447
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 491-4447
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Blue Ribbon year: 2011 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas More Cathedral School
(Catholic)
105 N. Thomas Street
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 528-6781
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 528-6781
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Blue Ribbon year: 2006 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Timothy School
(Catholic)
13809 Poplar Tree Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 378-9408
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 378-9408
Gr: PK-8 | 720 students Blue Ribbon year: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Tuition listed
3460-B Centreville Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 773-2020
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 773-2020
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 11 Blue Ribbon year: 2013 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
309 15th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-8400
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Blue Ribbon year: 2011 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6812 River Road
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 897-2965
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 897-2965
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Blue Ribbon year: 2015 Tuition listed
Walsingham Academy Lower School![Walsingham Academy Lower School Photo - The Middle School is ranked in the top 10% of schools nationally measured by standardized academic achievement tests.]( "Walsingham Academy Lower School Photo - The Middle School is ranked in the top 10% of schools nationally measured by standardized academic achievement tests.")
(Catholic)
1100 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-2642
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-2642
Gr: PK-7 | 315 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 2003 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Virginia?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Virginia include BASIS Independent McLean, The Basilica School Of St. Mary, and Walsingham Academy Lower School.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Virginia?
38 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Virginia.
How much do blue ribbon private preschools cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $10,529, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,217.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in Virginia?
Virginia blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
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