Northstar Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 77 students
Yearly Tuition: $23,000
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Northstar Academy
Kind	1
1	1
2	2
3	2
5	1
6	7
7	3
8	7
9	7
10	19
11	11
12	16

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Grade 10 has the most students with 19, far above every other grade at Northstar Academy.

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1996

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

77 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Average Class Size

8 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki Pants with polo type shirt

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other special emphasis association(s)
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$23,000

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% on Financial Aid

45%

Admissions Director

Cindy Culley

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Soccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Other Activities:

GamingTennis

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School Notes

Northstar Academy, a private, nonprofit K-12 day school located in central Virginia, serves students with a broad range of disabilities.
It is a place where discovery lies in unlocking hidden potential.
Our curriculum is founded on the Virginia SOLs, with modifications provided to meet the learning needs of our students.
Our focus on literacy using the Lindamood-Bell Learning Process is achieving great results.
Our classrooms and students are equipped with state-of-the-art technology which allows simultaneous participation and engages all students in active learning.
In our effort to educate the whole child, we offer all inclusive extra-curricular activities including an array of clubs and sports opportunities, an amazing fine arts program, customized social skills instruction specifically designed for our student population and a strong transition program for upper school students which focuses on independent living skills, employment and/or post-secondary education.
We invite you to visit Northstar, and discover our potential to open your child`s future.

Northstar Academy, a private, nonprofit K-12 day school located in central Virginia, serves students with a broad range of disabilities.
It is a place where discovery lies in unlocking hidden potential.
Our curriculum is founded on the Virginia SOLs, with modifications provided to meet the learning needs of our students.
Our focus on literacy using the Lindamood-Bell Learning Process is achieving great results.
Our classrooms and students are equipped with state-of-the-art technology which allows simultaneous participation and engages all students in active learning.
In our effort to educate the whole child, we offer all inclusive extra-curricular activities including an array of clubs and sports opportunities, an amazing fine arts program, customized social skills instruction specifically designed for our student population and a strong transition program for upper school students which focuses on independent living skills, employment and/or post-secondary education.
We invite you to visit Northstar, and discover our potential to open your child`s future.

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How much does Northstar Academy cost?

Northstar Academy's tuition is approximately $23,000 for private students.

What sports does Northstar Academy offer?

Northstar Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Soccer.

When is the application deadline for Northstar Academy?

The application deadline for Northstar Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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