Nysmith School for the Gifted

Nysmith School for the Gifted is a private school located in Herndon, Virginia. Established in 1983, the school serves approximately 600 students from preschool through eighth grade. Nysmith School offers a world-class, enriched curriculum encompassing hands-on science, technology, computers, foreign language, social studies, logic, and more. Their daily curriculum includes diversified reading and math classes, extending up to four grade levels above the student's current grade. The school prides itself on its small class sizes, with a maximum teacher-to-student ratio of 1:9. This allows for individualized attention and opportunities for students to interact with subject-area specialists. Nysmith emphasizes minimizing repetition and homework, believing in a balanced approach that encourages exploration of interests outside academics. For more information, visit nysmith.com.