Keys Academy–Charlottesville is a co–ed special education school serving grades 1 through 11 in a suburban area of Charlottesville, VA.
The school enrolls 27 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with a total of 4 teachers.
The student population is diverse, with 72% of enrolled students identifying as people of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Virginia for diversity.
Located in Charlottesville's suburban community, the school provides an option for families seeking specialized education in the region.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-11
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Keys Academy - Charlottesville ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
72%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
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 Keys Academy - Charlottesville?
The application deadline for Keys Academy - Charlottesville is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Keys Academy - Charlottesville is Regents School of Charlottesville (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is University Montessori School (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
University Montessori School
Montessori School
1034 Reservoir Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-0583
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-0583
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 31 students Tuition listed
2010 Coram Deo Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-0633
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-0633
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 286 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
175 Hickory St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 220-7330
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 220-7330
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 765 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
1232 Stoney Ridge Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6901
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6901
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2010 Coram Deo Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-0633
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-0633
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 286 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
175 Hickory St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 220-7330
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 220-7330
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 765 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
418 East Jefferson St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-1952
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-1952
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Center For Adolescent And Adult Autism Services
Special Education School
1414 Westwood Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 923-8252
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 923-8252
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2010 Coram Deo Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-0633
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-0633
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 286 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
175 Hickory St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 220-7330
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 220-7330
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 765 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
1232 Stoney Ridge Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6901
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6901
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Foster Forge Farm School
Special Program Emphasis
PO Box 5038
Charlottesville, VA 22905
(434) 282-5804
Charlottesville, VA 22905
(434) 282-5804
2.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 Avg. class size: 6 students
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Location
Miles
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University Montessori School
Montessori School
1034 Reservoir Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-0583
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-0583
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 31 students Tuition listed
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
175 Hickory St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 220-7330
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 220-7330
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 765 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
1232 Stoney Ridge Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6901
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6901
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
221 Carlton Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 979-1704
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 979-1704
3 miles
Gr: K | 17 students
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Rockfish River Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Chapel Hollow Rd
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(434) 361-1791
Afton, VA 22920
(434) 361-1791
9137.4 miles
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Kate Collins Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
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(540) 946-4635
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4635
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Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
937 Fir Street
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4626
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4626
9138.2 miles
Gr: PK | 184 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Wenonah Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 N Bayard Ave
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(540) 946-4660
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4660
9138.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Waynesboro High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 West Main St
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4616
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4616
9138.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 926 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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