For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 131 students in Dickenson County, VA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,883 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Dickenson County, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
Private Schools in Dickenson County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Card Academy Alexandria
Special Education School
4875 Eisenhower Ave Ste 210
Alexandria, VA 22304
(571) 290-0143
Alexandria, VA 22304
(571) 290-0143
Gr: 2-8 | 30 students
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
Overview
This County (Dickenson County)
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
131 Students
153,929 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
14,674 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
11 Students
11,979 Students
% Black Students
8%
8%
# White Students
22 Students
73,423 Students
% White Students
17%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
93 Students
48,242 Students
% of Others Students
71%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Dickenson County, VA?
2 private schools are located in Dickenson County, VA.
What percentage of students in Dickenson County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Dickenson County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
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