Card Academy Alexandria is a nonsectarian special education school in Alexandria, VA, serving grades 2 through 8 in a midsize city setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 30 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 4 teachers.
Over half of the student body (51.7%) represents diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting community demographics.
Card Academy Alexandria is located in the Landmark neighborhood of Alexandria and operates without affiliation to any membership associations.
The school provides specialized education programs within the city of Alexandria, VA, focusing on grades 2–8 enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Card Academy Alexandria often compared to?
Card Academy Alexandria is often viewed alongside schools like Oakwood School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Card Academy Alexandria?
The application deadline for Card Academy Alexandria is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Card Academy Alexandria located?
Card Academy Alexandria is located in the Landmark neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Card Academy Alexandria vs. Oakwood School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Card Academy Alexandria is The Howard Gardner School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School (1.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Howard Gardner School
Alternative School
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School ![St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - As a college preparatory Episcopal Church School in Alexandria, Virginia, that educates students from ages 3 through grade 12, we foster a close-knit community where every student belongs, grows, and thrives.]( "St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - As a college preparatory Episcopal Church School in Alexandria, Virginia, that educates students from ages 3 through grade 12, we foster a close-knit community where every student belongs, grows, and thrives.")
(Episcopal)
1000 St. Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,230 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Franconia Road KinderCare ![Franconia Road KinderCare Photo - Franconia Road KinderCare]( "Franconia Road KinderCare Photo - Franconia Road KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
6123 Gum St.
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 922-5040
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 922-5040
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Flagstone Of Alexandria/colum
Daycare / Preschool
5000 Tree Top Lane
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-7114
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-7114
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Howard Gardner School
Alternative School
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School ![St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - As a college preparatory Episcopal Church School in Alexandria, Virginia, that educates students from ages 3 through grade 12, we foster a close-knit community where every student belongs, grows, and thrives.]( "St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - As a college preparatory Episcopal Church School in Alexandria, Virginia, that educates students from ages 3 through grade 12, we foster a close-knit community where every student belongs, grows, and thrives.")
(Episcopal)
1000 St. Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,230 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
Bishop Ireton High School ![Bishop Ireton High School Photo - receiving Communion at Mass]( "Bishop Ireton High School Photo - receiving Communion at Mass")
(Catholic)
201 Cambridge Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 751-7606
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 751-7606
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 922 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Episcopal High School ![Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program]( "Episcopal High School Photo - Washington Program")
(Episcopal)
1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy Alexandria ![Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Howard Gardner School
Alternative School
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School ![St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - As a college preparatory Episcopal Church School in Alexandria, Virginia, that educates students from ages 3 through grade 12, we foster a close-knit community where every student belongs, grows, and thrives.]( "St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - As a college preparatory Episcopal Church School in Alexandria, Virginia, that educates students from ages 3 through grade 12, we foster a close-knit community where every student belongs, grows, and thrives.")
(Episcopal)
1000 St. Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,230 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5917 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 960-3000
2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Washington International Academy ![Washington International Academy Photo - The Washington International Academy building!]( "Washington International Academy Photo - The Washington International Academy building!")
(Islamic)
6408 Edsall Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 941-6977
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 941-6977
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School ![St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - As a college preparatory Episcopal Church School in Alexandria, Virginia, that educates students from ages 3 through grade 12, we foster a close-knit community where every student belongs, grows, and thrives.]( "St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - As a college preparatory Episcopal Church School in Alexandria, Virginia, that educates students from ages 3 through grade 12, we foster a close-knit community where every student belongs, grows, and thrives.")
(Episcopal)
1000 St. Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,230 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-6968
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Franconia Road KinderCare ![Franconia Road KinderCare Photo - Franconia Road KinderCare]( "Franconia Road KinderCare Photo - Franconia Road KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
6123 Gum St.
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 922-5040
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 922-5040
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Flagstone Of Alexandria/colum
Daycare / Preschool
5000 Tree Top Lane
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-7114
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-7114
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Little Acorn Patch At Kingstowne
Daycare / Preschool
5801 Castlewellan Dr
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 822-0803
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 822-0803
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 155 students Avg. class size: 12 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Independence Nontraditional Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
14550 Aden Road
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6600
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6600
9207.3 miles
N Virginia Reg Spec Educational Program
Special Education School
14800 Joplin Rd
Manassas, VA 20108
(703) 791-7295
Manassas, VA 20108
(703) 791-7295
9207.3 miles
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13833 Dumfries Rd
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6550
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6550
9207.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,956 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Prince William Juv. Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14873 Dumfries Rd.
Manassas, VA 22111
(703) 791-3181
Manassas, VA 22111
(703) 791-3181
9207.6 miles
Coles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7405 Hoadly Rd
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 791-3141
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 791-3141
9207.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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