Banner Christian School Photo - Spirit Week gives our students a chance to show their school spirit and pride.

Best Chesterfield Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,158 students in Chesterfield, VA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Chesterfield, VA include Guardian Christian Academy, Richmond Christian School, and The Goddard School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Virginia private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
80% of private preschools in Chesterfield, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Chesterfield Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
10211 Krause Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 310-9068
Gr: PK-K | 258 students
Guardian Christian Academy
Guardian Christian Academy Photo
(Church of the Nazarene)
(12)
6851 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 715-3210
Gr: PK-12 | 377 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Richmond Christian School
Richmond Christian School Photo - Full slate of athletic programs in three seasons for boys and girls, grades 6-12."Little Warriors" intramural program for students in grades 3-5.
(Christian)
(6)
6511 Belmont Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 276-3193
Gr: PK-12 | 303 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Banner Christian School
Banner Christian School Photo - Spirit Week gives our students a chance to show their school spirit and pride.
(Christian)
(2)
5831 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 276-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Good News Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5200 Cthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 744-4947
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Dogwood KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
15101 Dogwood Villas Dr.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 739-8673
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Chesterfield, Virginia

Chesterfield, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7777 Cogbill Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 271-7626
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
7061 Commons Plz Ste B
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students

Overview

This Town (Chesterfield)
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,158 Students
109,322 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
72 Teachers
10,002 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1120
(Out of 1600)
1220

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,575
$15,108
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,800
$5,742
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
314 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
4,044 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
4,265 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
156 Students
6,953 Students
% Black Students
13%
7%
# White Students
359 Students
50,209 Students
% White Students
31%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
327 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
600 Students
39,166 Students
% of Others Students
52%
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Chesterfield, VA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Chesterfield, VA include Guardian Christian Academy, Richmond Christian School, and The Goddard School.
How many private preschools are located in Chesterfield?
6 private preschools are located in Chesterfield.
How diverse are private preschools in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield private preschools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Chesterfield?
80% of private preschools in Chesterfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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