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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 51 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 21,117 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.

The private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Virginia include BASIS Independent McLean, Hampton Roads Academy, and Powhatan School.

The average tuition cost is $25,632, which is higher than the Virginia private preschool average tuition cost of $11,080.

25% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

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

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

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!

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

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.

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.

Westminster School Photo - As one of the most culturally diverse independent schools in Northern Virginia, Westminster School has been featured in numerous publications for our richly diverse community.

Alexandria Country Day School Photo - Kindergartners confer with one another during Writing Workshop.

Loudoun Country Day School Photo - Third grade classes traditionally collect food and provide gift cards for Interfaith Relief as part of their community service projects. Their goal is to collect enough food and gift cards for 100 complete Thanksgiving dinners.

Grymes Memorial School Photo - Grymes is situated on 42 beautiful rural acres, offering ample space to bring learning and play to the great outdoors.

Pinecrest School Photo - Pinecrest School Upper Building, built 2004, straight ahead; Lower School Building to left. Upper School Building has classrooms for second-sixth grades, computer lab, art/science lab, multipurpose room

Linton Hall School Photo - Linton Hall School, Catholic Education in the Benedictine Tradition Preschool -Grade 8 www.lintonhall.edu(703)368-3157

Virginia Beach Friends School Photo - Student artwork is displayed at Norfolk International Airport.

Fredericksburg Academy Photo - Fredericksburg Academy students are scholars, athletes, artists, and leaders. Our curriculum is designed to build both knowledge and goodness.

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