#25 Best Preschools in the South
Institute of Chinese Culture
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 62% of preschools in Texas
Houston, TX
A-Overall grade32 students4 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.
#26 Best Preschools in the South
Celebration Academy
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Serving families in Hoschton since at least 2011
Hoschton, GA
B+Overall grade30 students9 students per teacher
#27 Best Preschools in the South
Guidepost Montessori at Montclair
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 65% of preschools in Virginia
Montclair, VA
B+Overall grade52 students4 students per teacher
#28 Best Preschools in the South
Aldersgate New Creation UMC Kinder Prep
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–1
The largest preschool in Chesapeake
Chesapeake, VA
B+Overall grade41 students7 students per teacher
#29 Best Preschools in the South
McLean Children's Academy
Early childhood program · Ungraded
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
McLean, VA
B+Overall grade30 students6 students per teacher
#30 Best Preschools in the South
Montessori School of Purcellville
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 66% of preschools in Virginia
Purcellville, VA
B+Overall grade79 students4 students per teacher
#31 Best Preschools in the South
Robert Toombs Christian Academy
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
One of the 3 largest preschools in Georgia
Lyons, GA
B+Overall grade48 students6 students per teacher
#32 Best Preschools in the South
Dunwoody United Methodist Church Preschool
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Dunwoody
Dunwoody, GA
B+Overall grade31 students7 students per teacher
#33 Best Preschools in the South
Victory Christian Academy
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Perryton, TX
B+Overall grade55 students7 students per teacher
#34 Best Preschools in the South
Sierra Vista Child Development Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Growing: enrollment up 197% since 2019–20
San Angelo, TX
B+Overall grade89 students5 students per teacher
#35 Best Preschools in the South
Brookhollow Christian Academy
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
One of 37 preschools in Houston
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade37 students9 students per teacher
#36 Best Preschools in the South
Jewish Community Preschool
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
One of the 3 largest preschools in Texas
Corpus Christi, TX
B+Overall grade130 students4 students per teacher
#37 Best Preschools in the South
Nativity Preschool & Kindergarten
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
The largest of 31 preschools in North Carolina
Arden, NC
B+Overall grade90 students9 students per teacher
#38 Best Preschools in the South
Haymarket Baptist Church Preschool & Kindergarten
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
Serving families in Haymarket since at least 2011
Haymarket, VA
B+Overall grade38 students15 students per teacher
#39 Best Preschools in the South
Great Bridge Presbyterian Preschool
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Serving families in Chesapeake since at least 2011
Chesapeake, VA
B+Overall grade37 students15 students per teacher
#40 Best Preschools in the South
The Parish School
Special education school · Pre-K only
The largest preschool in Houston
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade81 students8 students per teacher
#41 Best Preschools in the South
Red Apple School at Peace Lutheran Church
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Serving families in Hurst since at least 2011
Hurst, TX
B+Overall grade30 students15 students per teacher
#42 Best Preschools in the South
Cy Fair Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
One of 37 preschools in Houston
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade35 students9 students per teacher
#43 Best Preschools in the South
Creative Corner
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–1
One of 37 preschools in Houston
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade30 students19 students per teacher
#44 Best Preschools in the South
Christ Church Preschool and Kindergarten
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
One of the 3 largest preschools in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade44 students10 students per teacher
#45 Best Preschools in the South
First Baptist Child Development Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Midland
Midland, TX
B+Overall grade36 students20 students per teacher
#46 Best Preschools in the South
Kid's Love Daycare & Preschool
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
One of the 3 largest preschools in Florida
Hialeah, FL
B+Overall grade58 students12 students per teacher
#47 Best Preschools in the South
Chamblee Methodist Kindergarten
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Serving families in Chamblee since at least 2011
Chamblee, GA
B+Overall grade38 students21 students per teacher
#48 Best Preschools in the South
Friendswood Childrenss House
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Friendswood
Friendswood, TX
B+Overall grade31 students31 students per teacher
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