Top 5 Best Charlottesville Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 private preschools serving 2,515 students in Charlottesville, VA.
The top ranked private preschools in Charlottesville, VA include Peabody School, Charlottesville Catholic School and St. Anne's-Belfield School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Virginia private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
24% of private preschools in Charlottesville, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Charlottesville Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Charlottesville Catholic School
Charlottesville Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1205 Pen Park Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 964-0400
Grades: PK-8
| 368 students
The Covenant School
The Covenant School Photo
(Christian)
175 Hickory St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 220-7330
Grades: PK-12
| 735 students
Mountaintop Montessori School
Montessori School
440 Pinnacle Pl
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 979-8886
Grades: PK-8
| 234 students
Peabody School
Peabody School Photo - Middle School orchestra students prepare for their spring music performances and the Music in the Parks competition.
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
1232 Stoney Ridge Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6901
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
St. Anne's-Belfield School
St. Anne's-Belfield School Photo
(1)
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Grades: PK-12
| students
Albemarle Montessori Children's Community
Montessori School
1550 Insurance Ln
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 244-2471
Grades: PK-3
| 61 students
Charlottesville Day School
(5)
200 Four Seasons Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 817-2371
Grades: PK-8
| 171 students
Charlottesville Waldorf School
Charlottesville Waldorf School Photo - April 10th, 2019 from 6:30pm - 10pm. Parenting in the Digital Age.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
120 Waldorf Sshool Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-4946
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
221 Carlton Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 979-1704
Grades: PK-1
| 30 students
First Baptist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
735 Park St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6198
Grades: K
| 130 students
Frost Montessori School
Montessori School
1553 Delphi Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 979-5223
Grades: PK-K
| 84 students
1975 Franklin Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 422-8161
Grades: PK-K
| 35 students
Hillsdale KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
601 Hillsdale Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-2777
Grades: NS-PK
| students
The International School Of Charlottesville
Special Program Emphasis
830 Monticello Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-2174
Grades: PK-K
| 210 students
Montessori School Of Charlottesville
Montessori School
631 Cutler Ln
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 295-9055
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
Riverbend KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
201 Riverbend Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 295-8569
Grades: NS-PK
| students
University Montessori School
Montessori School
1034 Reservoir Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-0583
Grades: PK-K
| 34 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Charlottesville, VA?
The top ranked private preschools in Charlottesville, VA include Peabody School, Charlottesville Catholic School and St. Anne's-Belfield School.
How many private preschools are located in Charlottesville, VA?
17 private preschools are located in Charlottesville, VA.
How diverse are private preschools in Charlottesville, VA?
Charlottesville, VA private preschools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Charlottesville, VA?
24% of private preschools in Charlottesville, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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