Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School is located on River Rd., overlooking the James River in the historic Huntington Heights neighborhood of Newport News.

Best Virginia Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 evangelical lutheran church in america (formerly aelc, alc, or lca) private preschools serving 626 students in Virginia. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Virginia.
The top-ranked evangelical lutheran church in america (formerly aelc, alc, or lca) private preschools in Virginia include St. Marks Montessori School, Trinity Lutheran School, and Gloria Dei Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.

Top-Ranked Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) Private Preschools in Virginia (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Gloria Dei Lutheran School
Gloria Dei Lutheran School Photo - June 2023 Graduates
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(3)
250 Fox Hill Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 851-6292
Gr: NS-8 | 396 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
St. Marks Montessori School
St. Marks Montessori School Photo - St. Mark's Montessori School; serving children between the ages 3-6 years old.
Montessori School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
5800 Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 451-4470
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School is located on River Rd., overlooking the James River in the historic Huntington Heights neighborhood of Newport News.
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(4)
6812 River Road
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 897-2965
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed

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