Manassas Adventist Preparatory School Photo - Each Winter, the students go skiing as an Outdoor School study.

Best Virginia Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation serving 1,284 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top-ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Virginia include Faith Baptist School and Hampton Roads International Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Virginia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 79%.
86% of private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Assembly of God).

Top-Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Virginia (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hampton Roads International Montessori School
Hampton Roads International Montessori School Photo - Our students love coming to school! They are engaged; exploring, learning, growing and becoming independent by using interactive materials and hands-on experiences beginning at 16 months and continuing through 14 years of age. #HRIMS #HamptonRoadsInternationalMontessoriSchool
Montessori School
(2)
11790 Jefferson Ave, Ste. 200
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 873-8950
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Ambleside School
Ambleside School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(6)
8980 Brook Road
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 430-4034
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Faith Baptist School
(Baptist)
4105 Plank Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4953
Gr: NS-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4
Bethel Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
1647 Briarfield Rd.
Hampton, VA 23670
(757) 826-7711
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(3)
3233 Annandale Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 534-5517
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Life Christian Academy
Life Christian Academy Photo - Working together cultivates lasting friendships!
(Assembly of God)
16801 Harrowgate Road
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 526-5941
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Manassas Adventist Preparatory School
Manassas Adventist Preparatory School Photo - Each Winter, the students go skiing as an Outdoor School study.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
8225 Barrett Dr
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 361-5593
Gr: K-8 | 75 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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