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• Preschool (Beginners & Pre-K): $32,650
• Kindergarten–3rd Grade: $42,700
• 4th–8th Grade: $48,400
  All-inclusive — textbooks, school supplies, science lab and art materials, PTO membership, local field trips, family social events, and yearbook included. Flexible annual, semester, or monthly payment plans (20% enrollment deposit at signing). Sibling support: 20% off 2nd child, 50% off 3rd child, 4th child free.

Need-based aid supports approximately 25% of families, with typical grants of 25%–50% of tuition. Confidential evaluation administered through Clarity (application via FAST).

Suburban — Herndon, Fairfax County, Northern Virginia (DMV metro), near Route 28, I-66, and the Dulles Toll Road (Route 267)

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150+ clubs and enrichment programs. After-school clubs (3:00–4:00 p.m.) spanning Robotics & STEM, Arts & Creative, Strategy & Academics, and Community & Leadership. Specialty enrichment programs (4:00–5:00 p.m.) in Chess & Strategy, Creative Arts & Performance, Athletics & Martial Arts, and STEM & Technology. Optional transportation, lunch, and extended care available.

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Advanced, enriched, and differentiated curriculum for high-achieving students, with subject-specific teachers offering learning up to four grade levels above. In K–8, students change classes by subject. Hands-on, interactive instruction includes science experiments, robotics labs, public speaking, foreign language, and collaborative problem-solving. 45 minutes of hands-on science every day.

Four computer labs teach coding, robotics, and much more

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Rolling (year-round) admissions. Process: campus tour → submit application and required materials → applicant classroom visit → teacher recommendations/school records if requested → holistic review → admissions decision → enrollment agreement and fee to secure the place.

Rolling admissions — applications accepted year-round based on availability.

The Nysmith School's mission is to make a World-Class Education A Joy-Filled Experience.  It helps students think boldly, explore new ideas, and enjoy learning every day—rooted in founder Carole Nysmith's belief that learning should be both fun and challenging.

A three-part philosophy: Academic Challenge (moving beyond grade level and tackling complex ideas with confidence), Joyful Discovery (hands-on, creative, exploratory learning that keeps curiosity alive), and Confident Individuals (thinkers who trust their ideas, communicate clearly, and approach the world with empathy).

Founded in 1984 by educator Carole Nysmith to create a learning environment where students could reach their full potential without the limitations of large class sizes. It began with 55 students in a three-classroom building and has grown into a nationally recognized school known for its low student-to-teacher ratio, advanced curriculum, and joyful approach to learning. For over 40 years, families have relocated, commuted long distances, and reorganized their lives to be part of the Nysmith experience

Beginners–Pre-K program; K–3 program; 4–8 program; 150+ after-school clubs and enrichment programs; optional transportation, lunch, and extended care; PTO; standardized testing support; need-based financial aid.

"This Isn't Just Another School. This Is Nysmith." (tagline "World-Class by Design")

Nysmith by the numbers — 1:9 student-to-teacher ratio, 2 teachers per class, 18 students max per class, 45 minutes of hands-on science daily, 75,000+ sq. ft. of learning space, 64% of faculty with 10+ years of teaching experience, 52% at Nysmith for 10+ years.