Virginia Alternative Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 alternative private high schools serving 1,300 students in Virginia.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Virginia include Middleton Academy, Timberlake Christian Schools, and Fusion Academy Alexandria.
32% of alternative private high schools in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22
  • # Students Served: 1,300

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22
  • # Students Served: 1,300

Top Ranked Virginia Alternative Private High Schools (2026-27)

Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
Fusion Academy Loudoun Photo
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
19300 Promenade Dr., Suite 200
Leesburg, VA 20176
(877) 673-8893
Fusion Academy Reston Photo
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
11700 Plaza America Drive, Suite 150
Reston, VA 20190
(877) 673-8893
(1)
Fusion Academy Tysons Photo
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
1934 Old Gallows Road, Suite 200
Vienna, VA 22182
(877) 673-8893
Map of The Howard Gardner School
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5
Alternative School
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Map of Middleton Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students
Alternative School
3460 Commission Ct # 200
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-7882
Map of Timberlake Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 487 students
Alternative School (Christian)
202 Horizon Dr
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 237-5943
Map of The Barry Robinson Center
Gr: 2-12 | 49 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
443 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6100
Map of Blandford Manor Education Center
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Alternative School
230 S Crater Rd
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
Map of Bridges Treatment Center
Gr: 3-11 | 22 students
Alternative School
693 Leesville Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 200-5062
Map of Community Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
7521 Comanche Dr
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 233-3113
Map of Eastern Appalachian Teen Challenge
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
All-girls | Alternative School (Pentecostal)
Po Box 19385
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 473-8148
Map of Fairfax Global Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 71 students
Alternative School
9001 Braddock Rd Ste 200
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 978-0008
Map of Gospel Light Baptist School
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
31 Kingston Rd
Evington, VA 24550
(434) 821-6410
Map of Hallmark Youthcare Richmond
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students
Alternative School
12800 West Creek Pkwy
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 784-2200
Map of Harbor Point Behavior Health Center
Gr: 4-12 | 97 students
Alternative School
825 Crawford Pkwy
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 391-6569
Map of Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students
All-boys | Alternative School
1110 Montgomery Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-0450
Map of National High School
Gr: 11-12 | 50 students
Alternative School
6455 E Johns Xing Suite 175
Duluth, VA 30097
(678) 436-8748
Map of Oxford Day School
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Alternative School
805 N. Battlefield Blvd #123
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9797
Map of Springhouse Community School
Gr: 7-11 | 22 students
Alternative School
144 Silver Maple Ln
Pilot, VA 24138
(540) 651-4673
Tidewater Classical Academy Photo
Gr: PK-11 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
1201 S Rosemont Rd,
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 405-3680
Veritas Collegiate Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School
1832 Elbow Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 410-5095
(5)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in Virginia?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Virginia include Middleton Academy, Timberlake Christian Schools, and Fusion Academy Alexandria.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Virginia?
22 alternative private high schools are located in Virginia.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Virginia?
Virginia alternative private high schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
32% of alternative private high schools in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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