Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Alternative Paths Training School
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Alternative Paths Training School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
135 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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