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Best Virginia Private Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 744 private daycares & preschools serving 108,942 students in Virginia.

The private daycares & preschools in Virginia include The Langley School, Fairfax Christian School, and Congressional School.

The average tuition cost is $12,899, which is lower than the Virginia average tuition cost of $15,874.

47% of private daycares & preschools in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 744
# Students Served: 108,942

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 744
# Students Served: 108,942

Virginia Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

744

Private Schools

108,942

Students

$12,899

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

30%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Virginia?

The private daycares & preschools in Virginia include The Langley School, Fairfax Christian School, and Congressional School.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Virginia?

744 private daycares & preschools are located in Virginia.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Virginia?

The average tuition cost is $12,899, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,874.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Virginia?

Virginia private daycares & preschools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Virginia?

47% of private daycares & preschools in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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