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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
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).
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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Quick Facts
Bina High School
All-girls (Jewish)
425 Washington Park
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 627-2462
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 627-2462
0.4 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 4 students
422 Shirley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 624-3473
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 624-3473
0.5 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 56 students
First Presbyterian Preschool ![First Presbyterian Preschool Photo - FPP SPRING PROGRAM]( "First Presbyterian Preschool Photo - FPP SPRING PROGRAM")
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
820 Colonial Ave
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 625-0667
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 625-0667
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-K | 160 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
West Ghent School
Alternative School
1009 W Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-4403
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-4403
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Ghent Montessori School
Montessori School
610 Mowbray Arch
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-8174
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-8174
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
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