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Gloria Dei Lutheran School
St. Marks Montessori School
Trinity Lutheran School

Best Virginia Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 evangelical lutheran church in america (formerly aelc, alc, or lca) private preschools serving 525 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 Gloria Dei Lutheran School, St. Marks Montessori School, and Trinity Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 525

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 525

Top Ranked Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) Private Preschools in Virginia (2026-27)

Gloria Dei Lutheran School Photo
Gloria Dei Lutheran School
Gr: NS-5 | 295 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
250 Fox Hill Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 851-6292
(3)
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St. Marks Montessori School Photo
St. Marks Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
5800 Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 451-4470
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Trinity Lutheran School Photo
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
6812 River Road
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 245-2576
(5)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked evangelical lutheran church in america (formerly aelc, alc, or lca) private preschools in Virginia?
The top ranked evangelical lutheran church in america (formerly aelc, alc, or lca) private preschools in Virginia include Gloria Dei Lutheran School, St. Marks Montessori School, and Trinity Lutheran School.
How many evangelical lutheran church in america (formerly aelc, alc, or lca) private preschools are located in Virginia?
3 evangelical lutheran church in america (formerly aelc, alc, or lca) private preschools are located in Virginia.
3
Private Schools
525
Students
$10,595
Avg. Tuition
33%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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