The average private preschool acceptance rate in Virginia is 85% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Virginia is St. Anne's-belfield School, with an acceptance rate of 35%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 35%
85%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 70%
Most Selective Private Preschools in Virginia (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: PK-12
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: PK-8
1801 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-0155
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-0155
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-8
130 South Madison St
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5897
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5897
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
1000 Bolling Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 213-0842
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
St. Anne's Academy for Girls
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: PK-6
6342 Mintbrook Lane
Bealeton, VA 22712
(571) 441-2663
Bealeton, VA 22712
(571) 441-2663
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: PK-12
3400 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
Rank: #77.
Anna's House![Anna's House Photo Anna's House Photo]()

(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-5
101 VSDB Drive
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 906-2662
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 906-2662
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Grades: PK-8
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
4345 Inn St
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-2016
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-2016
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-8
1411 Balls Hill Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Rank: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Grades: PK-12
10800 Academy Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-0020
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
22870 Pacific Boulevard
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 759-5100
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
739 Academy Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Sacred Heart Catholic School![Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - Our teachers make learning fun and interactive through hands on learning, STEAM activities, and our updated technology programs. Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - Our teachers make learning fun and interactive through hands on learning, STEAM activities, and our updated technology programs.]()

(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
540 Central Blvd
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Summit Christian Academy![Summit Christian Academy Photo - Class of 2019 Graduates Summit Christian Academy Photo - Class of 2019 Graduates]()

(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
4209 Big Bethel Road
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 208-6701
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 208-6701
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-8
5917 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Children's House Montessori School Of Reston
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-K
1625 Wiehle Ave
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 481-6678
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 481-6678
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Montessori School Of Mclean![Montessori School Of Mclean Photo - Lower Elementary students learning about the sun and the rotation of the Earth Montessori School Of Mclean Photo - Lower Elementary students learning about the sun and the rotation of the Earth]()

Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-6
1711 Kirby Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 790-1049
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 790-1049
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
1059 Zachery Taylor Hwy
Flint Hill, VA 22627
(540) 635-8555
Flint Hill, VA 22627
(540) 635-8555
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
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
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-K
3809 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 524-2511
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 524-2511
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-12
2501 Academy Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-4211
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-4211
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
414 Sterling St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-4984
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-4984
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
14836 Ashdale Ave
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 670-7127
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 670-7127
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
20600 Red Cedar Drive
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 669-2087
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 669-2087
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
15100 Millwood School Ln
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-3200
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-3200
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
255 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 423-5770
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 423-5770
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
8250 Woodman Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 262-1770
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 262-1770
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-5
212 South Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 486-1309
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 486-1309
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
Virginia Beach Friends School![Virginia Beach Friends School Photo - Student artwork is displayed at Norfolk International Airport. Virginia Beach Friends School Photo - Student artwork is displayed at Norfolk International Airport.]()

(Friends)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-8
1537 Laskin Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-7534
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-7534
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
4439 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7544
The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7544
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-8
3819 Gallows Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-3620
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-3620
Rank: #33 - 4033. - 40.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-6
8428 Highland Lane
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-4332
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-4332
Rank: #33 - 4033. - 40.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-K
5350 Providence Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 424-4894
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 424-4894
Rank: #33 - 4033. - 40.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
10713 Tidewater Trl
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 372-9699
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 372-9699
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virginia average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Virginia average private preschools acceptance rate is 85% for 2025.
What are the most selective private preschools in Virginia?
The top ranked private preschools in Virginia include St. Anne's-belfield School, Immanuel Lutheran School and The Hill School.
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