A Personalized, World-Class Education for Your Child’s Unique Needs
Washington DC Metro's Top Private School from Pre-K to Grade 8
Exploring Fairfax County’s AAP? Learn how Nysmith supports advanced learners with small classes, two teachers, and the ability to advance up to four years in reading and math.
Why Nysmith?
Smaller Class Sizes
Even in advanced programs, large classes can limit how instruction can be. Smaller class sizes allow for more feedback, discussion, and attention.
Real-Time Pacing
Advanced learners need consistent momentum. We keep pace with your child through daily differentiation and flexible grouping.
Acceleration That Fits
Your child isn’t capped by a single track. We place students where they truly are, including up to four grade levels ahead.
Will AAP Reach All Of My Child’s Needs?
Fairfax provides services designed to match students to different levels of service over time…
You want a school that...
Gives your child focused attention
Recognizes and nurtures your child's unique talents and potential.
Challenges and Supports Your Child
Provides a challenging yet supportive learning environment.
Instills a Love for Learning
Instills a lifelong love for learning and discovery.
Prepares Your Child for Success
Prepares your child for success in both academics and life.
You worry that AAP...
Offers a One-Size-Fits-All Approach
Offers a one-size-fits-all curriculum that doesn't cater to individual needs.
Leaves Your Child Feeling Unchallenged
An "advanced" instruction must move at a pace of the whole class.
Fails to Inspire Your Child
Fails to inspire and engage your child, leading to a lack of motivation.
Focuses on Test Scores Over Growth
Focuses solely on test scores rather than development.
A World-Class Education in a Joy-Filled Setting
Welcome to Nysmith, a leading private school where teachers see what makes your child unique and give them the focused attention they need to thrive in a joy-filled, academically challenging environment.
One Classroom for Every Subject
So your child receives an expert instructor in each area of study with teachers who truly love and understand the subject.
Two Teachers in Every Classroom
So your child receives the focused attention they need to accelerate in their areas of strength and find extra support where needed.
A Nurturing Environment
Where teachers care for students with kindness and warmth and teach them how to respect and support one another.
We know how important it is to feel sure you’ve made the best decision for your child’s education.
That’s why our mission is to provide a joy-filled, world-class education powered by an unparalleled teacher/student relationship.
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Alumni Spotlight
"Nysmith is not a decision we took lightly when looking to enroll our daughter in second grade. We are so pleased with her experience at Nysmith - the education is top notch (your kids will be comfortable doing work at least a year ahead of their current grade, maybe several years ahead in some cases), the administration and the faculty are very engaged and responsive to any issues, and there are many opportunities for parents to participate and interact with other parents. The children are challenged from early grades with interesting projects they have to present to their class, and the teacher to student ratios ensure that students are not left behind. We could not be more pleased with our choice of Nysmith."
"Our family's relationship with The Nysmith School spans more than 30 years and two generations. We found Nysmith through a stroke of good fortune when we were trying to find a kindergarten for my daughter. Both my daughter and my granddaughter have thrived at Nysmith because each child is seen as a unique individual and taught that way in a caring and supportive environment. Carole Nysmith devised and Kenneth Nysmith further expanded a style of education that encourages each child to strive to reach their maximum potential as a student and as a person yet without causing undue stress. The depth and breadth of the educational offerings, the uniformly outstanding level of the teachers and staff, and the world-class facilities at Nysmith are stunning! The school gives each student an incomparable foundation for success in their academic and their personal lives going forward. Our family owes both Carole (God rest her soul) and Kenneth a debt of gratitude we will never be able to repay. It is not surprising that The Nysmith School was ranked as one of the top 10 schools in the world!"
Nysmith by the Numbers
Did You Know
Nysmith students consistently score in the top 2% in every category of the IOWA Standardized Testing.
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A Welcome From Our Head of School
Welcome to The Nysmith School, where joyful learning and world-class education have gone hand in hand for nearly four decades. Here, “making a world-class education a joyful experience” is far more than a mission statement. It is the philosophy that guides our teachers, administrators, and staff every single day as they work to create an environment where curiosity thrives, students feel known, and learning comes fully alive.
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To schedule a tour, please complete the form below or contact Katy Meadows in our Admissions Office.
Someone will be in touch promptly to confirm your request and/or schedule your tour. We look forward to meeting you soon!