Greenwood Christian Academy Photo - Our preschool students are having fun together.

Best Williamsburg Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 1,642 students in Williamsburg, VA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Williamsburg, VA include Greenwood Christian Academy, Walsingham Academy, and Walsingham Academy Lower School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Virginia private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
88% of private preschools in Williamsburg, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Williamsburg Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Greenwood Christian Academy
Greenwood Christian Academy Photo - Our preschool students are having fun together.
(Christian)
(2)
5251 John Tyler Highway Suite 37
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 345-0905
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Walsingham Academy
(Catholic)
1100 Jamestown Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 229-6026
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Walsingham Academy Lower School
Walsingham Academy Lower School Photo - The Middle School is ranked in the top 10% of schools nationally measured by standardized academic achievement tests.
(Catholic)
1100 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-2642
Gr: PK-7 | 315 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
4280 Casey Boulevard
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-1740
Gr: NS-K Tuition listed
King Of Glory Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4897 Longhill Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 258-1070
Gr: K | 180 students
Providence Classical School
Providence Classical School Photo - Providence Classical School Faculty and Staff
(1)
6000 Easter Circle
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-2900
Gr: PK-12 | 221 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Walnut Hills Baptist Church Learning
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1014 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-5903
Gr: PK-K | 67 students

Overview

This Town (Williamsburg)
This State (VA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,642 Students
108,475 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
179 Teachers
10,055 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
23 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1182
(Out of 1600)
1221

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,708
$15,034
Average Summer Program Cost
$60
$483
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$5,838
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
314 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
55 Students
4,042 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
4,265 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
45 Students
6,951 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
1,086 Students
50,208 Students
% White Students
64%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
327 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
472 Students
38,852 Students
% of Others Students
28%
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Williamsburg, VA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Williamsburg, VA include Greenwood Christian Academy, Walsingham Academy, and Walsingham Academy Lower School.
How many private preschools are located in Williamsburg?
8 private preschools are located in Williamsburg.
How diverse are private preschools in Williamsburg?
Williamsburg private preschools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Williamsburg?
88% of private preschools in Williamsburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Williamsburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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