Card Academy Alexandria serves 30 students in grades 2-8. The student:teacher of Card Academy Alexandria is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- 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.: 13:1
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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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 student 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
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