For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 private preschools serving 2,229 students in Arlington, VA.
The top ranked private preschools in Arlington, VA include St. Thomas More Cathedral School, St. Charles School, and Saint Ann Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Virginia private preschool average acceptance rate of 79%.
38% of private preschools in Arlington, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Arlington ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
980 N Frederick Street
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525-7599
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525-7599
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
825 S Taylor Street
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 892-4846
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 892-4846
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
2024 N Randolph St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 527-5423
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 527-5423
Gr: PK-8 | 479 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed
St. Charles School![St. Charles School Photo - St. Charles students perform in the annual Christmas Pageant.]( "St. Charles School Photo - St. Charles students perform in the annual Christmas Pageant.")
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
3299 Fairfax Dr
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 527-0608
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 527-0608
Gr: NS-PK | 182 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Thomas More Cathedral School
(Catholic)
105 N. Thomas Street
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 528-6781
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 528-6781
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arlington Montessori House![Arlington Montessori House Photo - Arlington Montessori House-Front of both school houses.]( "Arlington Montessori House Photo - Arlington Montessori House-Front of both school houses.")
Montessori School
3809 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 524-2511
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 524-2511
Gr: PK-K Avg. class size: 28 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chesterbrook Montessori School
Montessori School
3455 N Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 243-3914
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 243-3914
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Chesterbrook Montessori School-arlington Forest
Montessori School
4701 Arlington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 243-3914
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 243-3914
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
2425-A North Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 276-1360
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 276-1360
Gr: NS-PK | 105 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Fairfax Academy Of Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
820 S Carlin Spgs Rd
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 671-5555
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 671-5555
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
First Baptist Church Of Clarendon Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1306 N Highland Street
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 217-2543
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 217-2543
Gr: NS-PK | 185 students
870 S Greenbrier Street #102
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 243-8282
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 243-8282
Gr: PK | 137 students Extracurrculars: 2
Full Circle Montessori School
Montessori School
801 N Wakefield St
Arlington, VA 22203
(571) 357-1278
Arlington, VA 22203
(571) 357-1278
Gr: PK-6 | 28 students
Rosslyn Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
1401 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 524-0203
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 524-0203
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
The Village School![The Village School Photo - Learners in Spark Studio spend 50% of their week playing outside, rain or shine. Studies show that, by contrast, conventional kindergarten classrooms are sacrificing the discovery and critical thinking skills that arise through play in favor of academics.]( "The Village School Photo - Learners in Spark Studio spend 50% of their week playing outside, rain or shine. Studies show that, by contrast, conventional kindergarten classrooms are sacrificing the discovery and critical thinking skills that arise through play in favor of academics.")
Alternative School
6201 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 650-8629
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 650-8629
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Tuition listed
6201 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 650-8629
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 650-8629
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Arlington, Virginia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
NOVA KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
1227 North Ivy St.
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 527-2288
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 527-2288
Gr: NS-PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in Arlington, VA?
The top ranked private preschools in Arlington, VA include St. Thomas More Cathedral School, St. Charles School, and Saint Ann Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Arlington?
16 private preschools are located in Arlington.
How diverse are private preschools in Arlington?
Arlington private preschools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Arlington?
38% of private preschools in Arlington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Arlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Arlington include: Rosslyn Children's Center vs. Fairfax Academy Of Early Learning, St. Thomas More Cathedral School vs. Saint Ann Catholic School, St. Agnes School vs. Saint Ann Catholic School
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