North Branch School Photo - Preschool students explore math and reading readiness and a variety of topics through stories, hands-on activities, art and games.

Best Virginia Private Preschools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 3,599 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top-ranked private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Virginia include Gesher Jewish Day School, Academy Of Christian Education, and Broadwater Academy.
The average tuition cost is $17,085, which is higher than the Virginia private preschool average tuition cost of $15,108.
52% of private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Virginia (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Grace Episcopal School
Grace Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(2)
3601 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 549-5067
Gr: NS-5 | 109 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Academy Of Christian Education
Academy Of Christian Education Photo
(Christian)
(4)
10800 Parkridge Blvd.
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 471-2132
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Broadwater Academy
3500 Broadwater Rd
Exmore, VA 23350
(860) 480-0280
Gr: PK-12 | 348 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Brunswick Academy
Brunswick Academy Photo - Class of 2020
2100 Planters Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2220
Gr: PK-12 | 322 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gesher Jewish Day School
(Jewish)
4800 Mattie Moore Court
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 978-9789
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grymes Memorial School
Grymes Memorial School Photo - Grymes is situated on 42 beautiful rural acres, offering ample space to bring learning and play to the great outdoors.
(3)
13775 Spicers Mill Rd
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 672-0940
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Mountaintop Montessori School
Montessori School
440 Pinnacle Pl
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 979-8886
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
18825 Fuller Hts Rd
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-3868
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students
St. Mark Catholic School
St. Mark Catholic School Photo - STEM curriculum is a hallmark program at ST. MARK.
(Catholic)
(2)
9972 Vale Rd
Vienna, VA 22181
(703) 281-9103
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students
St. Veronica Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
3460-B Centreville Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 773-2020
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sleepy Hollow Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
6531 Columbia Pike
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 941-9791
Gr: NS | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Vienna Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
340 Courthouse Rd Sw
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-6200
Gr: PK-10 | 80 students Tuition listed
Ware Academy
7936 John Clayton Memorial Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-3825
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 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
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Christian)
16210 Elementary Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 623-7164
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Tuition listed
Denbigh Christian Academy
Denbigh Christian Academy Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
(1)
1233 Shields Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-8661
Gr: PK-K | 102 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
43655 Tall Cedars Parkway
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 378-4088
Gr: PK-K | 135 students
Mountain View Christian School
(Baptist)
2196 Harding Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-2184
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
North Branch School
North Branch School Photo - All students get outdoor play time every day
221 Mickens Road
Afton, VA 22920
(540) 456-8450
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
4915 Ox Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 385-8702
Gr: PK-5 | 59 students
Tauxemont Cooperative Preschool
Tauxemont Cooperative Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool
7719 Fort Hunt Road
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 765-9266
Gr: PK-K | 16 students Avg. class size: 12 students

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