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Best Virginia Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 66 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 7,730 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Virginia include Country Day School, Blessed Sacrament School & Early Childhood Center, and Congressional School.
The average tuition cost is $18,246, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,257.
24% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 66

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 66

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Virginia (2026-27)

Congressional School Photo
Congressional School
Gr: NS-8 | 480 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 533-9711
(21)
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Prince William Academy Photo
Prince William Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 251 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
3480 Commission Court
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 491-1444
(8)
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Map of Blessed Sacrament School & Early Childhood Center
Blessed Sacrament School & Early Childhood Center
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
1417 W Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-4170
(1)
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Country Day School Photo
Country Day School
Gr: PK-K | 225 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool
6418 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-9165
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Courthouse Academy Photo
Courthouse Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
3217 Monet Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 368-0368
(42)
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Map of First Baptist Church Child Development Center
First Baptist Church Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
515 3rd St Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 224-3360
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: PK-K | 258 students
Daycare / Preschool
10211 Krause Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 310-9068
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: PK-K | 231 students
Daycare / Preschool
7503 Old Hickory Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(717) 766-7680
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Map of Jack & Jill School
Jack & Jill School
Gr: PK-5 | 84 students
8316 Michael Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 270-3030
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Linton Hall School
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
9535 Linton Hall Rd
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 368-3157
(1)
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Map of St. John The Apostle Catholic School
St. John The Apostle Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1968 B Sandbridge Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 821-1100
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Map of St. Michaels Academy
St. Michaels Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 230 students
Christian
6735 Fayette St
Haymarket, VA 20169
(540) 349-3110
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Map of Sleepy Hollow Preschool
Sleepy Hollow Preschool
Gr: NS | 78 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
6531 Columbia Pike
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 941-9791
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Village Green Day School Photo
Village Green Day School
Gr: NS-K | 200 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
790 Walker Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
(703) 759-4049
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Map of West Ghent School
West Ghent School
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Alternative School
1009 W Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-4403
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Map of The Branches Academy & Early Learning Center
The Branches Academy & Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-2 | 129 students
Pentecostal
2812 Greenview Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 455-0294
(1)
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Map of College Of Continuing Education - Child Dev Center
College Of Continuing Education - Child Dev Center
Gr: NS-PK | 58 students
Daycare / Preschool
Eva C Mitchell-tyler St-hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
(757) 727-5698
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Community School Photo
Community School
Gr: NS-8 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Alternative School
7815 Williamson Rd.
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 563-5036
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Map of Forever Young Montessori School And Day Care
Forever Young Montessori School And Day Care
Gr: PK-1 | 23 students
Montessori School
4604 Pembroke Lake Cir Ste 108
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 499-0570
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
2361 Robious Station Circle
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 897-1917
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Virginia?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Virginia include Country Day School, Blessed Sacrament School & Early Childhood Center, and Congressional School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Virginia?
66 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Virginia.
How much do private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $18,246, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,257.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Virginia?
Virginia private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
24% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
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Private Schools
7,730
Students
$18,246
Avg. Tuition
34%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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