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Nysmith School

School for Gifted Children, Pre-K -8^th Grade
13625 EDS Drive, Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
website: www.nysmith.com or contact at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Head of School: Kenneth Nysmith - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Religious affiliation: None

Basic Background: Established in 1983

Accredited by
NIPSA (National Association of Independent Schools)

SACS(Southern Association of Colleges and Schools)

CASI (Council on Accreditation and School Improvement)

Mission Statement: The mission of the Nysmith School is to provide an environment where the love of learning is fostered, nurtured, and stimulated. To ensure that every child is challenged in all subjects the limits of their potential are fulfilled. To help the children find happiness in themselves and unique qualities of others.

Teacher/Student Information: Total student population is 723 and the ratio of teachers to students are:

Beginners- 7:1

PreK - 8:1

K-6^th - 9:1

7-8^th grade- 10:1

Teacher Certification: Teachers must have at least bachelor’s degree, must have experience teaching and must have enthusiasm

Testing: IOWAs

Enrichment: The Nysmith School has 4 computer labs, 1 Media Center,1 Rolling Classroom set of laptops, 4 science labs, 2 Art Labs

Tuition and other costs:

Preschool $17,870

K-3^rd Grade $23,280

4^th-8^th Grade $26,310

Regional Makeup: Although some children come from as far away as Maryland and Leesburg, the majority of families come from within 4 miles of the school

What makes your school unique – what makes it stand out from other similar private schools?
The Nysmith School is unique in it’s common sense approach to education. The school believes in teaching the children as each child is ready to learn. The school’s daily curriculum includes reading, math, science, computers, foreign language, social studies, and logic. The school’s environment is loving, supportive, and stresses hands on learning.

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