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

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 Hampton Roads International Montessori School and Faith Baptist 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 Christian).

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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