Top 3 Best Virginia Alternative Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 37 alternative private schools serving 2,541 students in Virginia.
The best top ranked alternative private schools in Virginia include Blue Bird Of Alexandria, Middleton Academy and Open Arms Christian Child Development Center.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
24% of alternative private schools in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Virginia Alternative Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Fusion Academy Loudoun
Fusion Academy Loudoun Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
19300 Promenade Dr., Suite 200
Leesburg, VA 20176
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Fusion Academy Reston
Fusion Academy Reston Photo - In our mixed-media art studio students can discover their artistic passions or continue their love of creating art. We offer painting, drawing, graphic design, and many more different mediums for students to express themselves through art.
Alternative School
(1)
11700 Plaza America Drive, Suite 150
Reston, VA 20190
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Fusion Academy Tysons
Fusion Academy Tysons Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
1934 Old Gallows Road, Suite 200
Vienna, VA 22182
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Blue Bird Of Alexandria
Alternative School
346 Commerce St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-1268
Grades: PK-2
| 296 students
Middleton Academy
Alternative School
3460 Commission Ct # 200
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-7882
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Open Arms Christian Child Development Center
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
43115 Waxpool Rd
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 729-9144
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Apple Tree Learning Center
Alternative School (Christian)
1101 Volvo Parkway
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9530
Grades: PK-4
| 64 students
The Barry Robinson Center
Alternative School (Catholic)
443 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6100
Grades: 2-12
| 49 students
Best Academy
Alternative School
9001 Braddock Rd Ste 200
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 978-0008
Grades: 2-11
| 120 students
Blandford Manor Education Center
Alternative School
230 S Crater Rd
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Blue Mountain School
Alternative School
(1)
470 Christiansburg Pike Ne
Floyd, VA 24091
(540) 745-4234
Grades: PK-7
| 47 students
Brook Road Academy
Alternative School
8000 Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 533-3354
Grades: 7-12
| 47 students
Bullfrogs And Butterflies
Alternative School
2844 North Landing Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 563-2844
Grades: PK-K
| 60 students
The Discovery School Of Virginia
Alternative School
(4)
2697 Copper Mine Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-5616
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Discovery School Of Virginia For Girls
All-girls | Alternative School
(1)
368 Jim Birch Forrest Ln
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2003
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Eastern Appalachian Teen Challenge
All-girls | Alternative School (Christian)
PO Box 19385
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 473-8148
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Elk Hill Charlottesville School
Elk Hill Charlottesville School Photo
Alternative School
1819 Emmet St N
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 220-7198
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Elk Hill Harambee School
All-boys | Alternative School
1975 Elk Hill Rd.
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 457-4866
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
Free Union Country School
Alternative School
4220 Free Union Road
Free Union, VA 22940
(434) 978-1700
Grades: NS-5
| 86 students
Gospel Light Baptist School
Alternative School (Baptist)
31 Kingston Rd
Evington, VA 24550
(434) 821-6410
Grades: 1-12
| 24 students
Hallmark Youthcare Richmond
Alternative School
12800 West Creek Pkwy
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 784-2200
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
Harbor Point Academy
Alternative School
301 Fort Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 391-6662
Grades: 2-12
| 110 students
Hope Aglow Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
13550 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 497-8943
Grades: PK-1
| 27 students
Hopetree Academy
Alternative School
862 Mt. Vernon Lane
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 389-4941
Grades: 7-12
| 45 students
Lake Anne Nursery Kindergarten
Alternative School
(1)
12021 North Shore Dr
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 437-0035
Grades: PK-K
| 170 students
Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare
All-boys | Alternative School
1110 Montgomery Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-0450
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Metropolitan Day School
Alternative School
2824 North Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 321-2595
Grades: 4-12
| 20 students
National High School
Alternative School
6455 E Johns Xing Suite 175
Duluth, VA 30097
(678) 436-8748
Grades: 11-12
| 50 students
Oxford Day School
Alternative School
805 N. Battlefield Blvd #123
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9797
Grades: 1-12
| 29 students
River Farm Cooperative School
Alternative School
6744 S Kings Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306
(860) 501-1937
Grades: K-8
| 49 students
St. John Lutheran School
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
8918 Tidewater Dr
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 588-8227
Grades: PK-2
| 80 students
Seven Hills School
Seven Hills School Photo - Our industrial campus used to be home to City of Richmond Department of Public Works.
All-boys | Alternative School
(3)
1311 Overbrook Rd
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 329-6300
Grades: 5-8
| 70 students
Shaarei Torah Of Richmond
All-girls | Alternative School (Jewish)
6300 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-8672
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Tidewater Classical Academy
Tidewater Classical Academy Photo - 1st Grader from Tidewater Classical Academy.
Alternative School (Baptist)
1201 S Rosemont Rd,
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 405-3680
Grades: PK-11
| 73 students
Village Academy At Childhelp East
Alternative School
23164 Dragoon Rd
Lignum, VA 22726
(540) 399-5090
Grades: 1-8
| 62 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Virginia?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Virginia include Blue Bird Of Alexandria, Middleton Academy and Open Arms Christian Child Development Center.
How many alternative private schools are located in Virginia?
37 alternative private schools are located in Virginia.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Virginia?
Virginia alternative private schools are approximately 45% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
24% of alternative private schools in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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