For the 2025 school year, there are 34 alternative private elementary schools serving 2,740 students in Virginia.
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Virginia include Sabot School, Blue Bird Of Alexandria, and The Howard Gardner School.
The average tuition cost is $23,532, which is higher than the Virginia private elementary school average tuition cost of $15,679.
Top Ranked Virginia Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8980 Brook Road
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 430-4034
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 430-4034
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Alexandria![Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Loudoun![Fusion Academy Loudoun Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Loudoun Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
19300 Promenade Dr., Suite 200
Leesburg, VA 20176
(877) 673-8893
Leesburg, VA 20176
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
11700 Plaza America Drive, Suite 150
Reston, VA 20190
(877) 673-8893
Reston, VA 20190
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Tysons![Fusion Academy Tysons Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Tysons Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
1934 Old Gallows Road, Suite 200
Vienna, VA 22182
(877) 673-8893
Vienna, VA 22182
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Blue Bird Of Alexandria
Alternative School
346 Commerce St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-1268
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-1268
Gr: PK-2 | 296 students Tuition listed
The Howard Gardner School
Alternative School
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3400 Stony Point Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-1341
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 272-1341
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Timberlake Christian Schools
Alternative School (Christian)
202 Horizon Dr
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 237-5943
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 237-5943
Gr: PK-12 | 487 students
West Ghent School
Alternative School
1009 W Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-4403
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-4403
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
The Barry Robinson Center
Alternative School (Catholic)
443 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6100
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6100
Gr: 2-12 | 49 students
Blandford Manor Education Center
Alternative School
230 S Crater Rd
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 9 students
470 Christiansburg Pike Ne
Floyd, VA 24091
(540) 745-4234
Floyd, VA 24091
(540) 745-4234
Gr: PK-7 | 78 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Bridges Treatment Center
Alternative School
693 Leesville Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 200-5062
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 200-5062
Gr: 3-11 | 22 students
Community Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
7521 Comanche Dr
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 233-3113
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 233-3113
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Community School![Community School Photo - Nestled on a seven-plus acre campus, Community School is a small, secular, independent school serving students ages three through fourteen.]( "Community School Photo - Nestled on a seven-plus acre campus, Community School is a small, secular, independent school serving students ages three through fourteen.")
Alternative School
7815 Williamson Rd.
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 563-5036
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 563-5036
Gr: NS-8 | 157 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
12368 Dillingham Sq
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 897-1100
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 897-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 58 students
2697 Copper Mine Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-5616
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-5616
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Fairfax Global Academy
Alternative School
9001 Braddock Rd Ste 200
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 978-0008
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 978-0008
Gr: 3-12 | 71 students
Gospel Light Baptist School
Alternative School (Baptist)
31 Kingston Rd
Evington, VA 24550
(434) 821-6410
Evington, VA 24550
(434) 821-6410
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Green Adventure Project
Alternative School
920 Camp Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 996-3933
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 996-3933
Gr: K-5 | 51 students
Hallmark Youthcare Richmond
Alternative School
12800 West Creek Pkwy
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 784-2200
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 784-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Harbor Point Behavior Health Center
Alternative School
825 Crawford Pkwy
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 391-6569
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 391-6569
Gr: 4-12 | 97 students
Hope Aglow Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
13550 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 497-8943
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 497-8943
Gr: PK-1 | 27 students
Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare
All-boys | Alternative School
1110 Montgomery Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-0450
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-0450
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Tuition listed
Oxford Day School
Alternative School
805 N. Battlefield Blvd #123
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9797
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9797
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students Tuition listed
River Farm Cooperative School
Alternative School
6744 S Kings Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306
(860) 501-1937
Alexandria, VA 22306
(860) 501-1937
Gr: K-8 | 49 students
11445 Isaac Newton Sq S Ste A # 100
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 435-2784
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 435-2784
Gr: PK-2 | 24 students
Springhouse Community School
Alternative School
144 Silver Maple Ln
Pilot, VA 24138
(540) 651-4673
Pilot, VA 24138
(540) 651-4673
Gr: 7-11 | 22 students
Star Bethlehem Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
19068 Bethlehem Church Rd
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-4111
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-4111
Gr: PK-3 | 52 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tidewater Classical Academy![Tidewater Classical Academy Photo - 1st Grader from Tidewater Classical Academy.]( "Tidewater Classical Academy Photo - 1st Grader from Tidewater Classical Academy.")
Alternative School (Baptist)
1201 S Rosemont Rd,
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 405-3680
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 405-3680
Gr: PK-11 | 73 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
1832 Elbow Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 410-5095
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 410-5095
Gr: K-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
The Village School![The Village School Photo - Learners in Spark Studio spend 50% of their week playing outside, rain or shine. Studies show that, by contrast, conventional kindergarten classrooms are sacrificing the discovery and critical thinking skills that arise through play in favor of academics.]( "The Village School Photo - Learners in Spark Studio spend 50% of their week playing outside, rain or shine. Studies show that, by contrast, conventional kindergarten classrooms are sacrificing the discovery and critical thinking skills that arise through play in favor of academics.")
Alternative School
6201 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 650-8629
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 650-8629
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Tuition listed
Vinci School Llc
Alternative School
1601 Duke St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 838-2028
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 838-2028
Gr: PK-1 | 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Virginia?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Virginia include Sabot School, Blue Bird Of Alexandria, and The Howard Gardner School.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Virginia?
34 alternative private elementary schools are located in Virginia.
How much do alternative private elementary schools cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $23,532, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,679.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Virginia?
Virginia alternative private elementary schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
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