Nysmith School

Nysmith School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
13625 EDS Dr,  Herndon, VA
4.1
4.2
610 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ken Nysmith
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Annual Tuition
$38,160

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
97
Part Time Teachers
4
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%

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Student Diversity

Male
55.9%
Female
44.1%
White
42.4%
Asian
41.8%
Two or more races
7.8%
Hispanic
3.3%
Black
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 17 Reviews
1.0
7/8/2025
As both a teacher as well as a healthcare provider ,this school lacks the intellect and insight to provide a robust educational experience to all students.The leadership of this school is relatively inadequate and compounded by the fact the tuition speaks volumes of arrogance.
1.0 Parent
7/7/2025
It's a terrible school. Admin does not care about any parent concerns. Kids there don't thrive and they just don't care.
5.0 Parent
9/23/2024
We have had two children at Nysmith and we have had a very good experience. It's kind of an understated gem in NoVa with extremely strong academics, very committed teachers, and a lovely environment. Negatives are lack of sports but our kids play sports outside of school. The culture isn't super strong, but that wasn't a high priority for us -
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 59 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/12/2026
Our family has been a part of the Nysmith community for the past 9 years. We have two children in the program, both started in kindergarten, one of which is about to graduate from 8th grade and another finishing up 5th grade. Our son and daughter have benefited greatly from Nysmith's rotating classr...
2.0 parent
3/1/2026
We were at Nysmith for five years, and the trajectory has gone from good to bad to worse with alarming speed. After speaking with families who were there before the founder’s passing, the shift is clear: the current Director, Mr. Nysmith, prioritizes the business over education. He is a businessman...
2.0 parent
1/19/2026
We sent our daughter to the Nysmith School for about a year and a half. She started in the 5th grade mid-year because we believed she would receive a better education than in a public school. What we didn't know is that Nysmith considers its students "special" meaning there are no guardrails for mis...
5.0 parent
11/3/2025
Coming from a different country where public schools were all we have known, I was initially not sure if private was truly worth it, especially in a county like Loudoun that has a reputation for “good public schools.” However, many people said that private schools could offer “more” and I should sen...

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Nysmith School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 13625 EDS Dr in Herndon, in the Chantilly neighborhood. Annual tuition is $38,160. The school has a total enrollment of 610 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Nysmith School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average home value in this area is $919,251. Discover additional schools in the area, like Auburn School, Oak Hill Christian School, Cortona Academy, and more. Learn more about what Herndon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Nysmith School.

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