#1 Best Preschools in the South
Child Enrichment Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 89% of preschools in Alabama
Gardendale, AL
AOverall grade30 students1 students per teacher
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Best Preschools in the South
The highest-graded schools of this kind in the South. Top 50 of 97 schools.
#2 Best Preschools in the South
Goddard School of Leesburg
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The smallest classes of any preschool in Leesburg
Leesburg, VA
AOverall grade47 students2 students per teacher
#3 Best Preschools in the South
Montessori House for Children
Montessori school · Kindergarten only
Smaller classes than 67% of preschools in Texas
Richmond, TX
AOverall grade32 students4 students per teacher
#4 Best Preschools in the South
Northwood Montessori School
Montessori school · Kindergarten only
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Houston, TX
AOverall grade51 students5 students per teacher
#5 Best Preschools in the South
Cool Springs Montessori
Independent school · Kindergarten only
One of the 3 largest preschools in Tennessee
Franklin, TN
AOverall grade32 students4 students per teacher
#6 Best Preschools in the South
Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
One of the 3 largest preschools in Maryland
Baltimore, MD
AOverall grade32 students1 students per teacher
#7 Best Preschools in the South
Stepping Stones Education Therapy Center
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 67% of preschools in Georgia
Griffin, GA
AOverall grade32 students3 students per teacher
#8 Best Preschools in the South
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–K
Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
Louisville, KY
AOverall grade30 students4 students per teacher
#9 Best Preschools in the South
Merit School of Old Towne Manassas
Alternative school · Pre-K only
The smallest classes of any preschool in Manassas
Manassas, VA
AOverall grade42 students2 students per teacher
#10 Best Preschools in the South
The School for Young Children
Special education school · Kindergarten only
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Houston, TX
AOverall grade32 students5 students per teacher
#11 Best Preschools in the South
Treehouse Learning
Alternative school · Pre-K only
The largest preschool in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
AOverall grade45 students5 students per teacher
#12 Best Preschools in the South
Crestwood Child Care Academy
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–1
The only preschool in Jonesboro
Jonesboro, GA
AOverall grade44 students3 students per teacher
#13 Best Preschools in the South
MRS. Os at Agape
Montessori school · Pre-K only
The largest preschool in Lubbock
Lubbock, TX
A-Overall grade45 students4 students per teacher
#14 Best Preschools in the South
Minnieland at Ashland - Manassas
Alternative school · Pre-K only
Smaller classes than 82% of preschools nationwide
Manassas, VA
A-Overall grade38 students3 students per teacher
#15 Best Preschools in the South
Lovedale Montessori Academy
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Plano
Plano, TX
A-Overall grade65 students2 students per teacher
#16 Best Preschools in the South
Super School
Special education school · Kindergarten only
Smaller classes than 74% of preschools in Florida
Plantation, FL
A-Overall grade38 students3 students per teacher
#17 Best Preschools in the South
Montessori Heritage
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
The smallest classes of any preschool in Richmond
Richmond, TX
A-Overall grade30 students2 students per teacher
#18 Best Preschools in the South
O'Quinn Schools of Porter-Gaud (2 Campuses)
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest of 56 preschools in South Carolina
Mount Pleasant, SC
A-Overall grade97 students7 students per teacher
#19 Best Preschools in the South
Karter School of South Riding
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 74% of preschools in Virginia
Chantilly, VA
A-Overall grade35 students3 students per teacher
#20 Best Preschools in the South
Gem Express Preschool & Kindergarten
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Lucas, TX
A-Overall grade30 students6 students per teacher
#21 Best Preschools in the South
Messiahs Kids Preschool
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The only preschool in Boerne
Boerne, TX
A-Overall grade64 students4 students per teacher
#22 Best Preschools in the South
The Centenary School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
One of the 3 largest preschools in Kentucky
Lexington, KY
A-Overall grade33 students4 students per teacher
#23 Best Preschools in the South
Montessori School of Chantilly II
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 68% of preschools in Virginia
Chantilly, VA
A-Overall grade48 students3 students per teacher
#24 Best Preschools in the South
Royal International Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–K
One of the 3 largest preschools in Maryland
White Marsh, MD
A-Overall grade42 students6 students per teacher
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