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Largest Virginia Private Preschools

The average private preschool in Virginia has 170 students (2025).
The largest private preschool in Virginia is Liberty Christian Academy with 1,956 students.
School Size Range: 497 1,956 Avg. School Size: 775

Largest Virginia Private Preschools (2025)

School
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Liberty Christian Academy
Liberty Christian Academy Photo - Come join us on Tuesday, Nov. 6 for coffee with the superintendent at 8:30 then take a tour beginning at 9 am! For more information, please call Amy Saylor at 434-832-2000!
(Baptist)
(3)
Students: 1,956
Grades: PK-12
3701 Candlers Mountain Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 832-2000
Rank: #22.
Collegiate School
Collegiate School Photo
(1)
Students: 1,690
Grades: PK-12
103 N Mooreland Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
Rank: #33.
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)
Students: 1,214
Grades: NS-12
1000 Saint Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Rank: #44.
Cape Henry Collegiate
Cape Henry Collegiate Photo
(7)
Students: 1,072
Grades: PK-12
1320 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
Rank: #55.
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)
Students: 1,037
Grades: PK-12
3320 Jermantown Road
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 584-2314
Rank: #66.
Fredericksburg Christian School
Fredericksburg Christian School Photo - Our new preschool and elementary school building opened during the 2020-2021 school year!
(Christian)
(11)
Students: 1,001
Grades: PK-12
9400 Thornton Rolling Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 735-1280
Rank: #77.
St. Christopher's School
All-boys (Episcopal)
(6)
Students: 985
Grades: PK-12
711 Saint Christophers Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Rank: #88.
Students: 919
Grades: PK-12
3373 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-8789
Rank: #99.
Virginia Academy
Virginia Academy Photo - Virginia Academy, a ministry of Community Church, is located in the heart of Loudoun County on Route 7. Our 100,000 square foot facility houses 32 classrooms including two science labs, a digital resource lab, as well as an 800 seat main auditorium, 4 multipurpose multi-media activity rooms, cafeteria, and administrative offices.
(Christian)
(2)
Students: 827
Grades: PK-12
19790 Ashburn Rd
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 209-5500
Rank: #1010.
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)
Students: 824
Grades: PK-12
6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
Rank: #1111.
St. Anne's-belfield School
St. Anne's-belfield School Photo
(1)
Students: 798
Grades: PK-12
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Rank: #1212.
Norfolk Christian Schools
Norfolk Christian Schools Photo - Norfolk Christian Upper School Campus
(Christian)
(2)
Students: 764
Grades: PK-12
255 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 423-5770
Rank: #1313.
The Covenant School
The Covenant School Photo
(Christian)
Students: 759
Grades: PK-12
175 Hickory St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 220-7330
Rank: #1414.
St. Timothy School
(Catholic)
Students: 720
Grades: PK-8
13809 Poplar Tree Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 378-9408
Rank: #1515.
The Steward School
The Steward School Photo
(39)
Students: 718
Grades: NS-12
11600 Gayton Rd
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 740-3394
Rank: #1616.
The Basilica School Of St. Mary
The Basilica School Of St. Mary Photo - Entrance to our School
(Catholic)
(1)
Students: 713
Grades: PK-8
400 Green Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Students: 702
Grades: PK-12
1217 Centerville Turnpike N
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 479-1125
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Isle Of Wight Academy
Students: 702
Grades: PK-12
17111 Courthouse Highway
Isle Of Wight, VA 23397
(757) 357-3866
Rank: #1919.
The Nysmith School
The Nysmith School Photo - 1:9 teacher/ student ratio allows teachers to help every child succeed. At The Nysmith School, students receive 45 minutes of hands-on science instruction every day.
Special Program Emphasis
(15)
Students: 698
Grades: PK-8
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Rank: #2020.
BASIS Independent McLean
BASIS Independent McLean Photo - Fourth graders illustrate the importance of kindness.
(5)
Students: 694
Grades: PK-12
8000 Jones Branch Drive
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 854-1253
Rank: #2121.
Hampton Roads Academy
Hampton Roads Academy Photo
Students: 641
Grades: PK-12
739 Academy Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Rank: #2222.
Veritas School
(Christian)
(7)
Students: 616
Grades: PK-12
3400 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
Rank: #2323.
Portsmouth Christian School
(Baptist)
Students: 608
Grades: PK-12
3214 Elliott Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-0725
Rank: #2424.
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)
Students: 589
Grades: PK-12
7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
Rank: #2525.
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.
Students: 584
Grades: PK-12
4254 Colonial Avenue Sw
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641
Rank: #2626.
St. Gregory The Great School
St. Gregory The Great School Photo - Happy Students!
(Catholic)
Students: 569
Grades: PK-8
5343 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-1811
Rank: #2727.
Greenbrier Christian Academy
Greenbrier Christian Academy Photo - The Early Childhood Center at Greenbrier Christian Academy was voted "Best of Chesapeake" in 2009.
(Christian)
Students: 557
Grades: PK-12
311 Kempsville Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9595
Rank: #2828.
Our Lady Of Good Counsel Catholic School
Our Lady Of Good Counsel Catholic School Photo - Our Lady of Good Counsel School, Vienna, VA
(Catholic)
(12)
Students: 555
Grades: PK-8
8601 Wolftrap Road
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 938-3600
Rank: #2929.
St. Edward-epiphany School
St. Edward-epiphany School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
Students: 540
Grades: PK-8
10701 W Huguenot Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-2881
Rank: #3030.
The Langley School
The Langley School Photo
(3)
Students: 521
Grades: NS-8
1411 Balls Hill Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 356-1920
Rank: #3131.
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Students: 516
Grades: NS-12
2501 Academy Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-4211
Rank: #3232.
Westover Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Students: 514
Grades: PK-12
5665 Riverside Dr
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 822-0800
Rank: #3333.
Saint Bridget School
Saint Bridget School Photo
(Catholic)
Students: 513
Grades: PK-8
6011 York Rd
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-1994
Rank: #3434.
Highland School
(1)
Students: 503
Grades: PK-12
597 Broadview Ave
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 878-2700
Rank: #3535.
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
(5)
Students: 497
Grades: PK-8
2901 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 768-7732
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Virginia average private preschools student size?
The Virginia average private preschools student size is 170 for 2025.
What are the private preschools with the largest student size in Virginia?
The top ranked private preschools in Virginia include Liberty Christian Academy, Collegiate School and St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School.

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