For the 2025-26 school year, there are 23 alternative private high schools serving 1,394 students in Virginia.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Virginia include The Howard Gardner School, Middleton Academy, and Timberlake Christian Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
Top Ranked Virginia Alternative Private High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
Middleton Academy
Alternative School
3460 Commission Ct # 200
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-7882
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-7882
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Tuition 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
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
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
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
Eastern Appalachian Teen Challenge
All-girls | Alternative School (Pentecostal)
Po Box 19385
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 473-8148
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 473-8148
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 12 students
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
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
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
National High School
Alternative School
6455 E Johns Xing Suite 175
Duluth, VA 30097
(678) 436-8748
Duluth, VA 30097
(678) 436-8748
Gr: 11-12 | 50 students
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
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in Virginia?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Virginia include The Howard Gardner School, Middleton Academy, and Timberlake Christian Schools.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Virginia?
23 alternative private high schools are located in Virginia.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Virginia?
Virginia alternative private high schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 28%.
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