BASIS Independent McLean Photo - Students donned their House T-shirts for our first house event, cheering as new members joined Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Get ready for an EPIC year of friendly rivalry!

Best Virginia Private Preschools Offering Martial Arts Sport (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools offering martial arts as an interscholastic sport serving 2,368 students in Virginia.
The top-ranked offering martial arts sport private preschools in Virginia include BASIS Independent McLean, St. Matthew's School, and The Nysmith School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Virginia private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private preschools offering martial arts sport in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Private Preschools Offering Martial Arts Sport in Virginia (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
BASIS Independent McLean
BASIS Independent McLean Photo - Students donned their House T-shirts for our first house event, cheering as new members joined Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Get ready for an EPIC year of friendly rivalry!
(5)
8000 Jones Branch Drive
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(571) 672-4710
Gr: PK-12 | 697 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition listed
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
Great Bridge Christian Academy
Great Bridge Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
700 Mount Pleasant Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-4688
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Matthew's School
St. Matthew's School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
3316 Sandra Ln
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 420-2455
Gr: PK-8 | 479 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Virginia Beach Friends School
Virginia Beach Friends School Photo - Student artwork is displayed at Norfolk International Airport.
(Friends)
1537 Laskin Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-7534
Gr: NS-8 | 163 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stratford Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
4300 Shore Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 460-0659
Gr: PK-K | 131 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed

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