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 Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 30 private preschools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) serving 11,305 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Virginia include Fairfax Christian School, St. Christopher's School, and Cape Henry Collegiate.
The average tuition cost is $18,125, which is higher than the Virginia private preschool average tuition cost of $15,198.
67% of private preschools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Virginia (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cape Henry Collegiate
Cape Henry Collegiate Photo
(7)
1320 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
Gr: PK-12 | 1,097 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
Fairfax Christian School
Fairfax Christian School Photo - Fairfax Christian School lower school students benefit from exceptional teachers, and advanced curriculum.
(Christian)
(11)
22870 Pacific Boulevard
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
(18)
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
Williamsburg Christian Academy
Williamsburg Christian Academy Photo - Learning at WCA is personalized to the way in which God created them. WCA has teachers specially trained to teach to students who learn best in non-traditional ways or who may need accommodations to help them learn best. This includes the incorporation of IEP's into a personalized learning plan (PEP) when required.
(Christian)
(15)
101 School House Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-1978
Gr: PK-12 | 209 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bean Tree Learning
Daycare / Preschool
43629 Greenway Corporate Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 223-3110
Gr: PK-K | 249 students Avg. class size: 8 students
The Carmel School
The Carmel School Photo - The Carmel School
(Christian)
(5)
9020 Jericho Road
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(804) 448-3288
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Charlottesville Catholic School
Charlottesville Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1205 Pen Park Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 964-0400
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Covenant School
The Covenant School Photo
(Christian)
175 Hickory St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 220-7330
Gr: PK-12 | 759 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo - Grace Christian School has worked diligently over the years to refine our emphasis on Christian worldview integration in all aspects of our educational program. Our desire is to teach our students to live their lives "coram Deo"; in the presence of God, under the authority of God, and to the glory of God.
(Christian)
(2)
19 S Market Street
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-0937
Gr: NS-12 | 328 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Greenbrier Christian Academy
Greenbrier Christian Academy Photo - The Early Childhood Center at Greenbrier Christian Academy was voted "Best of Chesapeake" in 2009.
(Christian)
311 Kempsville Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9595
Gr: PK-12 | 557 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Isle Of Wight Academy
17111 Courthouse Highway
Isle Of Wight, VA 23397
(757) 357-3866
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate listed
Kenston Forest School
(Christian)
75 Ridge Road
Blackstone, VA 23824
(434) 292-7218
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Mclean
Montessori School Of Mclean Photo - Lower Elementary students learning about the sun and the rotation of the Earth
Montessori School
1711 Kirby Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 790-1049
Gr: PK-6 | 234 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1265 Laskin Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-1284
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Norfolk Christian Schools
Norfolk Christian Schools Photo - Norfolk Christian Upper School Campus
(Christian)
(2)
255 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 423-5770
Gr: PK-12 | 764 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Photo - For Jesus Christ Our Lord and Savior...the reason we do what we do at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School.
(Catholic)
(4)
52 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-2754
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Providence Academy
Providence Academy Photo - Providence Academy students participate in a variety of community service activities throughout the school year.
(Christian)
(10)
835 Lee Ave. SW
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-9259
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Christopher's School
All-boys (Episcopal)
(6)
711 Saint Christophers Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Gr: PK-12 | 985 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Edward-epiphany School
St. Edward-epiphany School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
10701 W Huguenot Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-2881
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Saint Patrick Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
1000 Bolling Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pius X School
St. Pius X School Photo
(Catholic)
7800 Halprin Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 588-6171
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Southampton Academy
Southampton Academy Photo
26495 Old Plank Rd
Courtland, VA 23837
(757) 653-2512
Gr: PK-12 | 377 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Southeast Academy
Southeast Academy Photo - K-12 Accredited Private Online School: Southeast Academy offers a, flexible, customized education for your child!
(Christian)
(4)
137 Palmer Avenue
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-7777
Gr: NS-12 | 299 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Star Of The Sea School
Star Of The Sea School Photo - Our oceanfront setting allows for innovative learning experiences, such as aerodynamics stem lab on the beach.
(Catholic)
(3)
309 15th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Goddard School-ashburn
Goddard School-ashburn Photo - The Goddard School - located at 45091 Research Place, Ashburn, VA 20147
Daycare / Preschool
(8)
45091 Research Place
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 724-0601
Gr: PK-1 | 137 students
Guidepost Montessori At Fairfax
Montessori School
3909 Oak Street
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 934-0920
Gr: K | 65 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Guidepost Montessori At Herndon
Guidepost Montessori At Herndon Photo - Outdoor Learning Area
Montessori School
13251 Woodland Park Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(571) 203-8686
Gr: PK-K | 91 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Guidepost Montessori At Reston
Montessori School
11579 Cedar Chase Lane
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 404-9733
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Victory Christian Preschool & Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
14747 Arizona Ave
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 491-7100
Gr: PK-K | 24 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Word Of Life Christian Academy
Word Of Life Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
5225 Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 941-2312
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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