Nysmith School for the Gifted
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Herndon, VA
13625 Eds Dr, Herndon, VA 20171
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in Virginia
- Serving families in Herndon since at least 2011
In Herndon, Virginia, Nysmith School for the Gifted is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 551 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of independent elementary schools in Virginia. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 175 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 551
- Teachers
- 114.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 209 girls, 342 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 86% of independent elementary schools in Virginia (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 98% of independent elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 51 independent elementary schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Independent Private Schools Association
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Nysmith School for the Gifted whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Nysmith School for the Gifted
What grades does Nysmith School for the Gifted serve?
Nysmith School for the Gifted serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Nysmith School for the Gifted?
About 551 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Nysmith School for the Gifted?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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