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Best Virginia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 50 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 21,443 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Virginia include Cape Henry Collegiate, Powhatan School, and BASIS Independent McLean.
The average tuition cost is $25,826, which is higher than the Virginia private preschool average tuition cost of $15,151.
26% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Top Ranked ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Virginia (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
BASIS Independent McLean
BASIS Independent McLean Photo - Students donned their House T-shirts for our first house event, cheering as new members joined Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Get ready for an EPIC year of friendly rivalry!
(5)
8000 Jones Branch Drive
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(571) 672-4710
Gr: PK-12 | 697 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Browne Academy
Browne Academy Photo - Founded in 1941, Browne was the first integrated preschool in Virginia.
(9)
5917 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
Gr: NS-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Congressional School
Congressional School Photo
(21)
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 533-9711
Gr: NS-8 | 480 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
The Langley School
The Langley School Photo
(3)
1411 Balls Hill Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Gr: NS-8 | 537 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Loudoun Country Day School
Loudoun Country Day School Photo - Loudoun Country Day School is located on 70 acres with playing fields, a cross-country course, and 6 tennis courts. We are accredited by the VAIS (Virginia Association of Independent Schools), members of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) and AISGW (Association of Independent Schools in the Greater Washington Area.)
(1)
20600 Red Cedar Drive
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 777-3841
Gr: NS-8 | 365 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - As a college preparatory Episcopal Church School in Alexandria, Virginia, that educates students from ages 3 through grade 12, we foster a close-knit community where every student belongs, grows, and thrives.
(Episcopal)
1000 St. Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Gr: NS-12 | 1,230 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
Wakefield School
Wakefield School Photo - Wakefield fosters the character, curiosity, and clear voices the world will always need.
(4)
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7501
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westminster School
Westminster School Photo - Grizzy makes an appearance at our annual Pep Rally, exciting his many fans in the crowd!
(13)
3819 Gallows Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-3620
Gr: NS-8 | 231 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 19 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
Broadwater Academy
3500 Broadwater Rd
Exmore, VA 23350
(860) 480-0280
Gr: PK-12 | 348 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Burgundy Farm Country Day School
Burgundy Farm Country Day School Photo - Our Alexandria campus (pictured) is 26 acres in the heart of Alexandria. The Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies is located on a 500 acre campus in West Virginia.
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Collegiate School
Collegiate School Photo
(1)
103 N Mooreland Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
Gr: PK-12 | 1,690 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Flint Hill School
Flint Hill School Photo - When students are known, challenged, and supported as they develop from adolescence into adulthood, there is no limit to what they can achieve in college and beyond.
(3)
3320 Jermantown Road
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 584-2314
Gr: PK-12 | 1,061 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 Tuition listed
Fredericksburg Academy
Fredericksburg Academy Photo - Fredericksburg Academy students are scholars, athletes, artists, and leaders. Our curriculum is designed to build both knowledge and goodness.
(12)
10800 Academy Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
Gr: PK-12 | 326 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fuqua School
605 Fuqua Dr
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 392-4131
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Green Hedges School
Green Hedges School Photo
(8)
415 Windover Ave, NW
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-8323
Gr: NS-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
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
Hampton Roads Academy
Hampton Roads Academy Photo
739 Academy Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Highland School
(1)
597 Broadview Ave
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Hill School
The Hill School Photo - The Hill School
(13)
130 South Madison St
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5897
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Linton Hall School
Linton Hall School Photo - Linton Hall School, Catholic Education in the Benedictine Tradition Preschool -Grade 8 www.lintonhall.edu(703)368-3157
(Catholic)
(1)
9535 Linton Hall Rd
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 368-3157
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Millwood School
Millwood School Photo - Millwood Upper School www.millwoodschool.org
(3)
15100 Millwood School Ln
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-3200
Gr: PK-12 | 260 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Photo
3373 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-8789
Gr: PK-12 | 919 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Norfolk Christian School - Beach Campus
(Christian)
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 Collegiate School
Norfolk Collegiate School Photo - Middle school students use the green room to film a short video for class. The room is equipped with movie editing software, iPads and more for students to utilize.
(5)
7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Gr: PK-12 | 589 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Cross School
North Cross School Photo - North Cross School develops in its students curiosity, a love of learning, and respect for themselves and others. Through a progressive curriculum, our students graduate as global citizens, understanding the diversity our world provides.
4254 Colonial Avenue Sw
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641
Gr: PK-12 | 584 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peabody School
Peabody School Photo - Middle School orchestra students prepare for their spring music performances and the Music in the Parks competition.
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
1232 Stoney Ridge Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6901
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pinecrest School
Pinecrest School Photo - Pinecrest School Campus -- Modern buildings with many classroom and enrichment spaces students enjoy daily.
(3)
7209 Quiet Cove
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 354-3446
Gr: NS-6 | 114 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Powhatan School
Powhatan School Photo
49 Powhatan Lane
Boyce, VA 22620
(540) 837-1009
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Richmond Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
499 N Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 741-0040
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
Sabot School
Sabot School Photo - Learning to take responsible risks is an important life skill, especially when something feels difficult or scary. The children know a teacher is near, lending support and encouragement, confident in their abilities.
Alternative School
(1)
3400 Stony Point Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-1341
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anne's-belfield School
St. Anne's-belfield School Photo
(1)
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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