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.

Best Virginia Private Preschools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private preschools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association serving 2,298 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top-ranked private preschools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Virginia include Gateway Christian Academy, Christ Chapel Academy, and The Nysmith School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Virginia private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
70% of private preschools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Christ Chapel Academy
(4)
13909 Smoketown Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 670-3822
Gr: PK-12 | 397 students
Gateway Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
5473 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-6551
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hampton Christian Academy
(Christian)
2419 N Armistead Ave
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 838-7427
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Blue Mountain School
Alternative School
(1)
470 Christiansburg Pike Ne
Floyd, VA 24091
(540) 745-4234
Gr: PK-7 | 78 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Goddard School-leesburg
Goddard School-leesburg Photo - The Goddard School in Leesburg, VA
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
601 Tavistock Drive SE
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 443-6766
Gr: NS-K | 153 students Tuition listed
Heritage Academy
(Christian)
1461 Dry Fork Road
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
Gr: PK-7 | 69 students Tuition listed
Life Academy
(Assembly of God)
7422 Deer Branch Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 563-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Lighthouse Academy Of Fredericksburg
Montessori School (Christian)
(5)
10713 Tidewater Trl
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 372-9699
Gr: PK-12 | 96 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mountain View Christian School
(Baptist)
2196 Harding Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-2184
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students

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