For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 alternative private preschools serving 1,838 students in Virginia.
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Virginia include Blue Bird Of Alexandria and Timberlake Christian Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Virginia private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
Top Ranked Virginia Alternative Private Preschools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blue Bird Of Alexandria
Alternative School
346 Commerce St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-1268
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-1268
Grades: PK-2
| 296 students
Timberlake Christian Schools
Alternative School (Christian)
202 Horizon Dr
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 237-5943
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 237-5943
Grades: PK-12
| 487 students
Apple Tree Learning Center
Alternative School (Christian)
1101 Volvo Parkway
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9530
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9530
Grades: PK-4
| 64 students
470 Christiansburg Pike Ne
Floyd, VA 24091
(540) 745-4234
Floyd, VA 24091
(540) 745-4234
Grades: PK-7
| 78 students
Bullfrogs And Butterflies
Alternative School
2844 North Landing Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 563-2844
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 563-2844
Grades: PK-K
| 60 students
Community School![Community School Photo - Nestled on a seven-plus acre campus, Community School is a small, secular, independent school serving students ages three through fourteen.]( "Community School Photo - Nestled on a seven-plus acre campus, Community School is a small, secular, independent school serving students ages three through fourteen.")
Alternative School
7815 Williamson Rd.
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 563-5036
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 563-5036
Grades: NS-8
| 157 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
12368 Dillingham Sq
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 897-1100
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 897-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 58 students
Hope Aglow Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
13550 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 497-8943
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 497-8943
Grades: PK-1
| 27 students
12021 North Shore Dr
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 437-0035
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 437-0035
Grades: PK-K
| 170 students
11445 Isaac Newton Sq S Ste A # 100
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 435-2784
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 435-2784
Grades: PK-2
| 24 students
St. John Lutheran School
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
8918 Tidewater Dr
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 588-8227
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 588-8227
Grades: PK-1
| 51 students
Star Bethlehem Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
19068 Bethlehem Church Rd
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-4111
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-4111
Grades: PK-3
| 52 students
Tidewater Classical Academy![Tidewater Classical Academy Photo - 1st Grader from Tidewater Classical Academy.]( "Tidewater Classical Academy Photo - 1st Grader from Tidewater Classical Academy.")
Alternative School (Baptist)
1201 S Rosemont Rd,
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 405-3680
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 405-3680
Grades: PK-11
| 73 students
The Village School![The Village School Photo - Learners in Spark Studio spend 50% of their week playing outside, rain or shine. Studies show that, by contrast, conventional kindergarten classrooms are sacrificing the discovery and critical thinking skills that arise through play in favor of academics.]( "The Village School Photo - Learners in Spark Studio spend 50% of their week playing outside, rain or shine. Studies show that, by contrast, conventional kindergarten classrooms are sacrificing the discovery and critical thinking skills that arise through play in favor of academics.")
Alternative School
6201 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 650-8629
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 650-8629
Grades: PK-8
| 77 students
Vinci School Llc
Alternative School
1601 Duke St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 838-2028
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 838-2028
Grades: PK-1
| 101 students
West Ghent School
Alternative School
1009 W Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-4403
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-4403
Grades: PK-1
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private preschools in Virginia?
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Virginia include Blue Bird Of Alexandria and Timberlake Christian Schools.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Virginia?
16 alternative private preschools are located in Virginia.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Virginia?
Virginia alternative private preschools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
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