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.

Top 3 Best Virginia Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 private elementary schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association serving 2,444 students in Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Virginia.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Virginia include The Nysmith School, Hampton Christian Academy and Christ Chapel Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Virginia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private elementary schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Virginia (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
(10)
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Grades: PK-8
| 698 students
Christ Chapel Academy
(4)
13909 Smoketown Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 670-3822
Grades: PK-12
| 397 students
Gateway Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
5473 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-6551
Grades: PK-12
| 312 students
Hampton Christian Academy
(Christian)
2419 N Armistead Ave
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 838-7427
Grades: PK-12
| 278 students
Alternative Paths Training School -staff/fred
Special Education School
710 Littlepage St
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 373-8760
Grades: 1-12
| 72 students
Blue Mountain School
Alternative School
(1)
470 Christiansburg Pike Ne
Floyd, VA 24091
(540) 745-4234
Grades: PK-7
| 78 students
Brec Academy
Special Education School
455 Old Wagner Rd
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 733-2180
Grades: 4-12
| 19 students
Bridges Treatment Center
Alternative School
693 Leesville Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 200-5062
Grades: 3-11
| 22 students
Calvary Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1200 17th St
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 782-4492
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Charterhouse School - Edinburg
Special Education School
508 Piccadilly St
Edinburg, VA 22824
(804) 254-9662
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Heritage Academy
(Christian)
1461 Dry Fork Road
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
Grades: PK-7
| 69 students
Kempsville Center For Behavioral Health
Special Education School
860 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-0253
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
Life Academy
(Assembly of God)
7422 Deer Branch Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 563-5140
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
Lifes Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
200 Dent St
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-0086
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Lighthouse Academy Of Fredericksburg
Montessori School (Christian)
(4)
10713 Tidewater Trl
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 372-9699
Grades: PK-12
| 96 students
Mountain View Christian School
(Baptist)
2196 Harding Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-2184
Grades: PK-12
| 39 students
Rivermont School - Greater Petersburg
Special Education School
12318a Boydton Plank Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-5313
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Star Pointe Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
7007 Harbour View Blvd # 100
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 977-1050
Grades: 2-12
| 52 students

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