For the 2025 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 487 students in 20176, VA (there are 12 public schools, serving 8,939 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in 20176, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
25% of private schools in 20176, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Methodist).
Teaching gifted children requires deft handling. These children need intellectual and sensory stimulation. But they also need guidance and careful nurturing so that they grow up handling their special gifts and themselves appropriately.
This article compiles a comprehensive list of resources for parents of gifted children, including organizations, books, websites, and testing information. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and nurturing gifted children's unique needs and abilities.
