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 (2025-26)
- 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)
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