Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Dominion Academy
About the School
- Dominion Academy in Norfolk, VA serves 37 students in grades 1 through 12 within a city–based, nonsectarian special education program.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 with 12 total teachers supporting individualized instruction.
- Approximately 72% of the student body represents students of color, ranking Dominion Academy among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for diversity.
- Dominion Academy offers co–educational services focused on special education in a midsize urban community.
- Families seeking private special education in Norfolk may consider Dominion Academy's small enrollment size and low student–teacher ratio.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Dominion Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
72%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Dominion Academy?
The application deadline for Dominion Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Dominion Academy is Bina High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Park Place School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Presbyterian Preschool (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 11-12 | 4 students
All-girls (Jewish)
425 Washington Park
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 627-2462
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 56 students
Christian
422 Shirley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 624-3473
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-K | 160 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
820 Colonial Ave
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 625-0667
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Alternative School
1009 W Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-4403
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Montessori School
610 Mowbray Arch
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-8174
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 11-12 | 4 students
All-girls (Jewish)
425 Washington Park
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 627-2462
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Montessori School
400 W. Olney Rd., Suite E.
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 319-0663
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students
All-boys (Jewish)
612 Colonial Ave
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 623-6070
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9 | 10 students
Specialized Curriculum
739 Yarmouth St
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 317-3033
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 97 students
Alternative School
825 Crawford Pkwy
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 391-6569
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 56 students
Christian
422 Shirley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 624-3473
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Alternative School
1009 W Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-4403
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Montessori School
610 Mowbray Arch
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-8174
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Montessori School
400 W. Olney Rd., Suite E.
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 319-0663
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
419 Colonial Ave
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 627-1383
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-K | 160 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
820 Colonial Ave
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 625-0667
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Alternative School
1009 W Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-4403
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Montessori School
610 Mowbray Arch
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-8174
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
419 Colonial Ave
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 627-1383
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students
Baptist
418 E Bute St
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 622-5650
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7401 Burbage Drive
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 925-6752
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 925-6752
9050.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Turlington Woods Alternative
Alternative School
629 Turlington Rd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6215
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6215
9051.1 miles
Kilby Shores Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Kilby Shores Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6214
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6214
9051.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 Walnut Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6226
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6226
9052.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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