For the 2025-26 school year, there are 20 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 3,777 students in Virginia.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Virginia include The Nysmith School, Courthouse Academy, and Edlin School.
The average tuition cost is $15,794, which is higher than the Virginia private preschool average tuition cost of $15,203.
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.
Top Ranked Virginia Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10742 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-3990
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-3990
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Gr: PK-8 | 698 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 70 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
56 McWhirt Loop
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 374-1876
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 374-1876
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3217 Monet Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 368-0368
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 368-0368
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
4177 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Greentree Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Methodist)
7600 Ox Road
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703) 425-3715
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703) 425-3715
Gr: NS-6 | 256 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4808 smith mountain lake pkwy
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 682-6320
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 682-6320
Gr: NS-6 | 22 students Tuition listed
1232 Stoney Ridge Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6901
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6901
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1301 Robin Hood Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anne's Academy for Girls
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6342 Mintbrook Lane
Bealeton, VA 22712
(571) 441-2663
Bealeton, VA 22712
(571) 441-2663
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
9501 Gayton Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-1048
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-1048
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students
Blue Ridge Autism & Achievement Center
Special Program Emphasis
312 Whitwell Dr
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 366-7399
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 366-7399
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
120 Waldorf Sshool Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-4946
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-4946
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Destiny School Of The Arts
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1241 S King St
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 771-6060
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 771-6060
Gr: PK-4 | 159 students
2202 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 657-4500
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 657-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
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Special Program Emphasis
11576 Lee Highway
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-9212
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-9212
Gr: PK-10 | 22 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
The International School Of Charlottesville
Special Program Emphasis
830 Monticello Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-2174
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-2174
Gr: PK-3 | 215 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Oaktree Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
817 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 248-9560
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 248-9560
Gr: NS-12 | 178 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
424 North Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 486-1309
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 486-1309
Gr: NS-5 | 89 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anne's Academy For Girls
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6530 Commerce Ct
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 428-3500
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 428-3500
Gr: PK-1 | 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Virginia?
The top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Virginia include The Nysmith School, Courthouse Academy, and Edlin School.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Virginia?
20 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Virginia.
How much do private preschools with special program emphasis cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $15,794, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,203.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in Virginia?
Virginia private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
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