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Top 20 Best Virginia Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 74 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 29,288 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.

The private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Virginia include BASIS Independent McLean, Hampton Roads Academy, and Cape Henry Collegiate.

The average tuition cost is $27,722, which is higher than the Virginia private elementary school average tuition cost of $13,805.

35% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

BASIS Independent McLean Photo - Fourth graders illustrate the importance of kindness.

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

Browne Academy Photo - Founded in 1941, Browne was the first integrated preschool in Virginia.

Norfolk Academy Photo - Norfolk Academy's Wynne-Darden stadium features a turf field for football and lacrosse. The school has more than 70 athletic teams, and the majority of students participate in at least one season of athletics. Facilities include multiple playing fields, several gymnasiums, a weight room, and an indoor pool.

St. Margaret's School Photo - A Faith-Centered Episcopal School Where We Practice "The Gospel of Do"

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!

Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Graduation Day is a happy day!

Miller School Of Albemarle Photo - The main academic building, called Old Main" today, was the first building constructed on the Miller School of Albemarle's 1,600-acre campus.

Middleburg Academy, Inc. Photo - Student leadership positions help students to take ownership of their education.

Stuart Hall School Photo - Students on a Field Trip.

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.

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.

The New Community School Photo - Massey Hall at The New Community School

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