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Dominion Academy

400 W 24th St
Norfolk, VA 23517

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Tel: (757) 375-6615

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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)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 37 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Dominion Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Student Body

Total Students

37 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

72%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 37 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Norfolk, VA is $16,324 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Norfolk, VA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).