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BASIS Independent School of McLean Top 3 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (VA)
The Langley School Top 11 · Largest Endowment (VA)
Wakefield School Top 14 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (VA)

Virginia Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 50 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 21,355 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Virginia include Powhatan School, St. Catherine's School, and BASIS Independent School of McLean.
The average tuition cost is $26,468, which is higher than the Virginia private preschool average tuition cost of $12,886.
26% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 50

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 50

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Virginia (2026-27)

BASIS Independent School of McLean Photo
BASIS Independent School of McLean
Gr: PK-12 | 703 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 50
8000 Jones Branch Dr.
McLean, VA 22102
(571) 378-5510
(5)
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Browne Academy Photo
Browne Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
5917 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
(9)
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Cape Henry Collegiate Photo
Cape Henry Collegiate
Gr: PK-12 | 1,102 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18
1320 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
(7)
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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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Grace Episcopal School Photo
Grace Episcopal School
Gr: NS-5 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 12
Episcopal
3601 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 549-5067
(2)
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The Langley School Photo
The Langley School
Gr: NS-8 | 537 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 14
1411 Balls Hill Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
(3)
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Loudoun Country Day School Photo
Loudoun Country Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 359 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 14
20600 Red Cedar Drive
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 777-3841
(3)
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Pinecrest School Photo
Pinecrest School
Gr: NS-6 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 7
7209 Quiet Cove
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 354-3446
(3)
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St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,239 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 26
Episcopal
1000 St. Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
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Wakefield School Photo
Wakefield School
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 34
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7501
(4)
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Westminster School Photo
Westminster School
Gr: NS-8 | 231 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 19
3819 Gallows Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-3620
(13)
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Williamsburg Christian Academy Photo
Williamsburg Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
101 School House Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-1978
(15)
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Map of Broadwater Academy
Broadwater Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
3500 Broadwater Rd
Exmore, VA 23350
(860) 480-0280
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Burgundy Farm Country Day School Photo
Burgundy Farm Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 15
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
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Collegiate School Photo
Collegiate School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,690 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 5
103 N Mooreland Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
(1)
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Flint Hill School Photo
Flint Hill School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 20
3320 Jermantown Road
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 584-2314
(3)
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Fredericksburg Academy Photo
Fredericksburg Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 326 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 16
10800 Academy Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
(12)
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Map of Fuqua School
Fuqua School
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10
605 Fuqua Dr
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 392-4131
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Green Hedges School Photo
Green Hedges School
Gr: NS-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
415 Windover Ave, NW
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-8323
(8)
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Greenbrier Christian Academy Photo
Greenbrier Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 557 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
311 Kempsville Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9595
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Grymes Memorial School Photo
Grymes Memorial School
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
13775 Spicers Mill Rd
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 672-0940
(3)
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Hampton Roads Academy Photo
Hampton Roads Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 45
739 Academy Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
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Map of Highland School
Highland School
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12
597 Broadview Ave
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
(1)
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The Hill School Photo
The Hill School
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
130 South Madison St
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5897
(13)
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Linton Hall School Photo
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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Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Photo
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 919 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 46
3373 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-8789
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Map of Norfolk Christian School - Beach Campus
Norfolk Christian School - Beach Campus
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Christian
1265 Laskin Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-1284
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Norfolk Collegiate School Photo
Norfolk Collegiate School
Gr: PK-12 | 589 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 31
7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
(5)
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North Cross School Photo
North Cross School
Gr: PK-12 | 584 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
4254 Colonial Avenue Sw
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641
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Peabody School Photo
Peabody School
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
1232 Stoney Ridge Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6901
(4)
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Powhatan School Photo
Powhatan School
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6
49 Powhatan Lane
Boyce, VA 22620
(540) 837-1009
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Map of Richmond Montessori School
Richmond Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 10
Montessori School
499 N Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 741-0040
(2)
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Sabot School Photo
Sabot School
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School
3400 Stony Point Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-1341
(1)
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St. Anne's-belfield School Photo
St. Anne's-belfield School
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
(1)
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St. Catherine's School Photo
St. Catherine's School
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students
Sports: 14
All-girls (Episcopal)
6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
(3)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Virginia?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Virginia include Powhatan School, St. Catherine's School, and BASIS Independent School of McLean.
How many private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Virginia?
50 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Virginia.
How much do private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $26,468, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $12,886.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Virginia?
Virginia private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
26% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).
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