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Brec Academy

455 Old Wagner Rd
Petersburg, VA 23805

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Tel: (804) 733-2180

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Brec Academy in Petersburg, VA, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 4 through 12 in a suburban community.

The school has an enrollment of 19 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 4 teachers.

Approximately 60 percent of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity in the school population.

Brec Academy is a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association and other school associations.

The school is located near other private schools offering varied grade spans, including Poplar Springs Hospital Learning Center and Blandford Manor Education Center.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 4-12
Enrollment: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Independent Private Schools Association
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 4-12

Student Body

Total Students

19 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

60%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: Knowledge Empowers You for Success

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Brec Academy?

The application deadline for Brec Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 4-12
Enrollment: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,559 for elementary schools and $18,779 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).