Alternative Paths Training School–staff/fred is a nonsectarian, co–ed special education school serving grades 1 through 12 in the suburban midsize community of Fredericksburg, VA.
Founded in 2002, the school enrolls 72 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 10 teachers.
The student body includes approximately 44% students of color, reflecting diversity within this Fredericksburg special education program.
The school is a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association, indicating its participation in a broader private school network.
/fred provides private special education services in the Fredericksburg suburb with program sizes smaller than many local schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Alternative Paths Training School -staff/fred is often viewed alongside schools like f404 The Gladys H Oberle School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Alternative Paths Training School -staff/fred?
The application deadline for Alternative Paths Training School -staff/fred is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Alternative Paths Training School -staff/fred vs. f404 The Gladys H Oberle School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Alternative Paths Training School -staff/fred is f404 The Gladys H Oberle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Childrens House Of Old Town Montessori School (0.7 miles away)
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(540) 373-0093
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 373-0093
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(540) 372-6710
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(540) 372-6710
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Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 373-5357
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(540) 373-5357
1.8 miles
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