A joy-filled, world-class education for gifted and curious learners — preschool through grade 8 in Herndon, Virginia. Everything K12 Academics has built for Nysmith, in one place.
Founded in 1983 by educator Carole Nysmith, the Nysmith School opened with just 55 students and a simple idea: that a challenging education and a joyful one are the same thing. More than 40 years later, it is one of the most recognized schools for gifted learners in the country.
With a 1:9 in-class ratio, two teachers in every room, and subject-specialist instruction from kindergarten, students advance as far as they're ready — up to four grade levels ahead — while staying kids who love coming to school.
Every asset we've built for Nysmith — for families, for press, and for discovery — gathered on one page.
The school's family-facing story — academics, the Nysmith difference, student life, and admissions, in one scrolling publication.
Open the viewbook →A deep-dive flipbook of facts, figures, and photography — built for press, partners, and prospective families.
View the media kit →A navigable microsite of everything Nysmith — curriculum explorers, a pace visualizer, awards, galleries, and more.
Explore the suite →Nysmith's listing in the K12 Academics K-12 school directory, where families across the community discover the school.
See the profile →Jump straight to nysmith.com to apply, schedule a tour, or dig into the details on the school's own site.
Go to nysmith.com ↗Reach the Nysmith admissions team directly with questions about applying, tours, or life at the school.
Admissions inquiries →The essentials, at a glance.
Questions about applying, tours, or life at Nysmith? Reach the admissions team directly.