Wakefield School Photo - Our Design Lab is a specialized area where students explore their technology and engineering skills using technology such as 3D printers, a laser cutter, a CNC machine, Vex Robotics, paper circuits, Makey Makeys, and digital video equipment including green screens. Pictured is our robotics class designing, building, and programming the robots for a battle. May the best bot win!

Oldest Private Preschools in Virginia

The average private preschool in Virginia was founded around 1982 (2024-25).
The oldest private preschool in Virginia is The Basilica School Of St. Mary, founded in 1869.
Year Founded Range: 1869 1948 Avg. Year Founded: 1922

Oldest Private Preschools in Virginia (2024-25)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
The Basilica School Of St. Mary
The Basilica School Of St. Mary Photo - Entrance to our School
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: PK-8
400 Green Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
Rank: #22.
Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
Founding Date: 1870
Grades: PK-8
1801 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-0155
Rank: #33.
St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
Founding Date: 1876
Grades: PK-8
123 Franklin Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-3931
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Chesapeake Academy
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: PK-8
107 Steamboat Rd.
Irvington, VA 22480
(804) 438-5575
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Roanoke Catholic School
Roanoke Catholic School Photo - Our Early Childhood Program (ages 3-5) is dedicated to the physical, social, and emotional development of the young child in a nurturing Christian environment. Each school day is planned with age-appropriate activities to enhance socialization skills, personal independence, and physical development in a comfortable, happy, play-oriented setting. Indoor and outdoor play are part of each day.
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: PK-12
621 N. Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 982-3532
Rank: #66.
St. Catherines School
St. Catherines School Photo - While St. Catherine's believes single sex education is the ideal learning environment, we also know that men and women will live and work together for the rest of their lives. The school works closely with St. Christopher's to provide a Coordinate Program in the Upper School.
All-girls (Episcopal)
(3)
Founding Date: 1890
Grades: PK-12
6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
Rank: #77.
Saint James Catholic School
Saint James Catholic School Photo - We offer separately designated and fully equipped science, and computer labs, a newly installed robotics lab, a library, art room and music room.
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1906
Grades: PK-8
830 W Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-1182
Rank: #88.
Shenandoah Valley Adventist Continuation School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1908
Grades: PK-8
115 Bindery Road
New Market, VA 22844
(540) 740-8237
Rank: #99.
St. Charles School
St. Charles School Photo - St. Charles students perform in the annual Christmas Pageant.
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1909
Grades: NS-PK
3299 Fairfax Dr
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 527-0608
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
St. Anne's-belfield School
St. Anne's-belfield School Photo
(1)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-12
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Stanley Seventh-day Adventist School
Stanley Seventh-day Adventist School Photo - Hands-on activities spark a love of learning at Stanley SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-8
118 Church Ave
Stanley, VA 22851
(540) 778-3377
Rank: #1212.
St. Christopher's School
All-boys (Episcopal)
(6)
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: PK-12
711 Saint Christophers Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Rank: #1313.
Collegiate School
Collegiate School Photo
(1)
Founding Date: 1915
Grades: PK-12
103 N Mooreland Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
Rank: #1414.
St. Benedict Catholic School
St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - St. Benedict Catholic School on the corner of Grove and Belmont, is located in the historic Museum District of Richmond, Virginia.
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1919
Grades: PK-8
3100 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 254-8850
Rank: #1515.
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)
Founding Date: 1922
Grades: PK-8
9535 Linton Hall Rd
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 368-3157
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Cape Henry Collegiate
Cape Henry Collegiate Photo
(7)
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: PK-12
1320 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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)
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: NS-12
1000 Saint Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Rank: #1818.
The Hill School
The Hill School Photo - The Hill School
(13)
Founding Date: 1926
Grades: PK-8
130 South Madison St
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5897
Rank: #1919.
The Williams School
The Williams School Photo - Logo
Founding Date: 1927
Grades: PK-8
419 Colonial Ave
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 627-1383
Rank: #2020.
Highland School
(1)
Founding Date: 1928
Grades: PK-12
597 Broadview Ave
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
Rank: #2121.
Hampton Christian Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1937
Grades: PK-12
2419 N Armistead Ave
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 838-7427
Rank: #2222.
Congressional School
Congressional School Photo
(21)
Founding Date: 1939
Grades: NS-8
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 533-9711
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Browne Academy
Browne Academy Photo - Founded in 1941, Browne was the first integrated preschool in Virginia.
(9)
Founding Date: 1941
Grades: NS-8
5917 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Mt. Pleasant Christian School
(Mennonite)
Founding Date: 1941
Grades: PK-8
1613 Mt Pleasant Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-9557
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
St. Thomas More Cathedral School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1941
Grades: PK-8
105 N. Thomas Street
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 528-6781
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Green Hedges School
Green Hedges School Photo
(8)
Founding Date: 1942
Grades: NS-8
415 Windover Ave, NW
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-8323
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
The Langley School
The Langley School Photo
(3)
Founding Date: 1942
Grades: NS-8
1411 Balls Hill Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Warwick River Christian
Warwick River Christian Photo
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1942
Grades: NS-2
252 Lucas Creek Road
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 877-2941
Rank: #2929.
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.
Founding Date: 1944
Grades: PK-12
4254 Colonial Avenue Sw
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: PK-8
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: PK-8
2024 N Randolph St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 527-5423
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
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)
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: PK-8
13775 Spicers Mill Rd
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 672-1010
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
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)
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: PK-7
1100 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-2642
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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)
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: PK-12
7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Powhatan School
Powhatan School Photo
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: PK-8
49 Powhatan Lane
Boyce, VA 22620
(540) 837-1009
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Virginia average private preschools founding year?
The Virginia average private preschools founding year is 1982 for 2024-25.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Virginia?
The top ranked private preschools in Virginia include The Basilica School Of St. Mary, Immanuel Lutheran School and St. Joseph School.

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