Located in Dumfries, VA, Alternative Paths Training School serves 135 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 22 teachers supporting its special education programs.
Alternative Paths Training School enrolls a diverse student body, with 87.93% of students representing students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for diversity.
This co–educational private school offers an educational program spanning early childhood through high school grades within a large suburban community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Alternative Paths Training School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
135 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Alternative Paths Training School?
The application deadline for Alternative Paths Training School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(703) 221-5678
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Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 565-5062
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(703) 221-2016
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Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-3868
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Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-0246
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(703) 221-2016
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-2016
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Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-0246
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-0246
1.8 miles
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(703) 670-7127
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Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-5678
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-5678
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(703) 221-4111
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(703) 221-4111
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(703) 670-7127
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Daycare / Preschool
17040 Jefferson Davis Highway
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-5678
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-5678
1 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Proverbs Place Child Care & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
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Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 565-5062
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 565-5062
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(703) 221-2016
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(703) 221-2016
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
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(703) 221-3868
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(703) 221-3868
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(703) 221-4111
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(703) 221-4111
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