St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Lower school serves 3-year-olds through 5th grade. Offering vibrant learning spaces with a rigorous curriculum in a safe and inclusive environment where children are known, cherished, and encouraged to explore. https://www.sssas.org/lower-school/welcome

Virginia Private Preschools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private preschool faculty in Virginia who have attained an advanced degree is 50% (2024-25).
The private preschool in Virginia with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Staunton Montessori School, with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 76% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 88%

Virginia Private Preschools with the Most Educated Faculty (2024-25)

School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Staunton Montessori School
Staunton Montessori School Photo - Staunton Montessori School respects the mind, imagination, and spirit of each student. Grounded in the philosophy of Maria Montessori, we create an environment where children are empowered to fulfill their academic, personal and social potential.
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-9
2076 Jefferson Hwy
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 949-5020
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Crossroads Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-K
5811 Hoffmans Lane
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 845-0021
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-8
717 Walker Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
(703) 865-6900
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Montessori Children's House Of Franktown
Montessori Children's House Of Franktown Photo
Montessori School (Methodist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: NS-6
7543 Bayside Rd
Franktown, VA 23354
(757) 442-2215
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Providence Montessori Christian School
Montessori School (Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-1
1900 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 643-0434
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 98%
Grades: PK-5
12345 Gayton Rd.
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 740-6500
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Westhampton Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 98%
Grades: PK-K
6100 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-7459
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Halifax Christian School
(Church of God)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-12
3098 Halifax Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 575-1325
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Village Montessori School At Bluemont
Village Montessori School At Bluemont Photo - VMS primary student engaged in Outdoor classroom activities.
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-9
33874 Snickersville Turnpike
Bluemont, VA 20135
(540) 554-2284
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Washington International Academy
Washington International Academy Photo - The Washington International Academy building!
(Islamic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-8
6408 Edsall Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 941-6977
Rank: #11 - 1911. - 19.
Belle Meade Montessori School
Belle Meade Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-12
353 F.T. Valley Rd
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-8970
Rank: #11 - 1911. - 19.
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-K
42885 Orchard Oriole Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 723-8434
Rank: #11 - 1911. - 19.
Monarch Christian Montessori
Monarch Christian Montessori Photo - Koi Fish by a Primary Student(Pre-School)
Montessori School (Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-K
15120 Enterprise Court, Suite 100
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 961-8281
Rank: #11 - 1911. - 19.
Ocean View Christian Academy
Ocean View Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: NS-12
9504 Selby Pl
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 583-1808
Rank: #11 - 1911. - 19.
Prince William Academy
Prince William Academy Photo
(7)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: NS-8
3480 Commission Court
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 491-1444
Rank: #11 - 1911. - 19.
Strelitz International Academy
Strelitz International Academy Photo
(Jewish)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-5
5000 Corporate Woods Drive Ste 180
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 424-4327
Rank: #11 - 1911. - 19.
Toras Chaim
(Jewish)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
3110 Sterling Point Dr
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 502-9129
Rank: #11 - 1911. - 19.
Village Green Day School
Village Green Day School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: NS-K
790 Walker Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
(703) 759-4049
Rank: #11 - 1911. - 19.
West End Montessori School
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-6
9307 Quioccasin Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 523-7536
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Montessori School Of Chantilly
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: PK-K
4455 Brookfield Corporate DR
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 272-7866
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Richmond Waldorf School
Richmond Waldorf School Photo - Kindergarten and preschool is meant for the development of healthy social skills, work habits, and a strong sense of self! Through daily artistic activities children nurture their imaginations all while developing a foundation for learning. A balance of work and play is beautifully weaved with song, story, and games to promote a healthy, happy childhood.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: PK-8
1301 Robin Hood Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
St. Michael School
St. Michael School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: PK-8
7401 Saint Michaels Lane
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-1222
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Appomattox Christian Academy
Appomattox Christian Academy Photo - Shakespeare - Midsummer Night's Dream - performed by the Upper Students at Appomattox Christian Academy.
(Episcopal)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1916 Redfields Rd
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-7373
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
The Basilica School Of St. Mary
The Basilica School Of St. Mary Photo - Entrance to our School
(Catholic)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-8
400 Green Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Bean Tree Learning
Daycare / Preschool
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-K
43629 Greenway Corporate Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 223-3110
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Cardinal Montessori School
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-6
1424 G Street
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 494-3810
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Edlin School
Edlin School Photo - A few of our lovely 2nd Graders!
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-8
10742 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-3990
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Holy Family Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: NS-K
1279 N Great Neck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-1180
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
St. Anne Catholic School
St. Anne Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(8)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-8
580 Oakview Avenue
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 669-0048
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
St. Marks Montessori School
St. Marks Montessori School Photo - St. Mark's Montessori School; serving children between the ages 3-6 years old.
Montessori School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-K
5800 Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 451-4470
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School is located on River Rd., overlooking the James River in the historic Huntington Heights neighborhood of Newport News.
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(4)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-8
6812 River Road
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 897-2965
Rank: #3232.
Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School Photo - Our campus is peaceful, set in the woods of an old neighborhood, our children learn the values of work and prayer.
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 78%
Grades: PK-8
14160 Ferndale Road
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 670-3138
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
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.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 77%
Grades: PK-12
3320 Jermantown Road
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 584-2314
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
St. Anne's-belfield School
St. Anne's-belfield School Photo
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 77%
Grades: PK-12
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Rank: #3535.
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Lower school serves 3-year-olds through 5th grade. Offering vibrant learning spaces with a rigorous curriculum in a safe and inclusive environment where children are known, cherished, and encouraged to explore. https://www.sssas.org/lower-school/welcome
(Episcopal)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 76%
Grades: NS-12
1000 Saint Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private preschools faculty in Virginia who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private preschools faculty in Virginia who have attained an advanced degree is 50% for 2024-25.
Which private preschools in Virginia have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private preschools in Virginia with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Staunton Montessori School, Crossroads Child Development Center and Mina's School of Great Falls.

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