The Goddard School Photo - The Goddard School in Herndon. Learning for Fun! Learning for Life!

Best Herndon Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 private preschools serving 1,615 students in Herndon, VA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Herndon, VA include The Nysmith School, Mt. Pleasant Christian Academy, and Temple Baptist School.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Virginia private preschool average acceptance rate of 79%.
22% of private preschools in Herndon, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Herndon Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Nysmith School
The Nysmith School Photo - 1:9 teacher/ student ratio allows teachers to help every child succeed. At The Nysmith School, students receive 45 minutes of hands-on science instruction every day.
Special Program Emphasis
(19)
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Gr: PK-8 | 698 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 70 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oak Hill Christian School
Oak Hill Christian School Photo - Reading is emphasized in all grades. Students enjoy reading even in their free time.
(Christian)
(5)
13525 Dulles Technology Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 796-6887
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mt. Pleasant Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2516 Squirrel Hill Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-1196
Gr: PK-2 | 38 students
Temple Baptist School
(Baptist)
(3)
1545 Dranesville Rd
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 713-7400
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students Avg. class size: 13 students
County Pkwy KinderCare
County Pkwy KinderCare Photo - County Pkwy KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
13228 Franklin Farm Rd.
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 860-2800
Gr: NS-PK
Dulles Montessori School
Montessori School
898 Crestview Dr
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 627-2967
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Floris UMC Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
13600 Frying Pan Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-0749
Gr: NS-PK | 170 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Franklin Farm Campus KinderCare
Franklin Farm Campus KinderCare Photo - Playground
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
13228 Franklin Farm Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 860-2800
Gr: NS-PK
Franklin Farm KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
13220 Franklin Farm Rd.
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 476-0400
Gr: NS-PK
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo - The Goddard School in Herndon. Learning for Fun! Learning for Life!
Daycare / Preschool
2400 Dulles Town Blvd.
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 653-0337
Gr: NS-PK | 140 students Tuition listed
Guidepost Montessori At Herndon
Guidepost Montessori At Herndon Photo - Outdoor Learning Area
Montessori School
13251 Woodland Park Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(571) 203-8686
Gr: PK-K | 91 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Guidepost Montessori At Reston
Montessori School
11579 Cedar Chase Lane
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 404-9733
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Herndon KinderCare
Herndon KinderCare Photo - Herndon KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
801 Locust St.
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 471-1191
Gr: NS-PK
Herndon Parkway KinderCare
Herndon Parkway KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1178 Herndon Pkwy
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 435-3955
Gr: NS-PK
McLearen Square KinderCare
McLearen Square KinderCare Photo - McLearen Square KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
3051 Centreville Rd.
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 834-2830
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Montessori Country School
Montessori Country School Photo - Our beautiful outside spaces include a large playground (this shows only half) two fenced in side yards with child size picnic tables and butterfly gardens, and a peace pole rose garden out front.
Montessori School
621 Alabama Dr
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 437-8285
Gr: K | 22 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Montessori Peace School
Montessori School
730 Jackson St
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 689-0208
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Montessori School Of Herndon
Montessori School
(1)
840 Dranesville Rd
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 437-8229
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Herndon, Virginia

Herndon, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A Kid's Place (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
12215 Sugar Maple Dr
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 437-8884
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
2487 McNair Farms Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(571) 313-1709
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
3005 Dower House Dr
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 264-9078
Gr: NS-PK | 7 students
2949 Education Dr
Herndon, VA 20171
(571) 351-5518
Gr: K-12 | 739 students
2355 Dulles Corner Blvd Ste 110
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3983
Gr: NS-K | 41 students Avg. class size: 10 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Herndon, VA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Herndon, VA include The Nysmith School, Mt. Pleasant Christian Academy, and Temple Baptist School.
How many private preschools are located in Herndon?
18 private preschools are located in Herndon.
How diverse are private preschools in Herndon?
Herndon private preschools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Herndon?
22% of private preschools in Herndon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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