For the 2025-26 school year, there are 37 private schools with special program emphasis serving 4,848 students in Virginia.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Virginia include Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science, Middleburg Academy, Inc., and Peabody School.
The average tuition cost is $17,029, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,445.
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.
Top Ranked Virginia Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10742 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-3990
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-3990
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Gr: 1-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 70 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Gr: PK-8 | 698 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 70 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
56 McWhirt Loop
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 374-1876
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 374-1876
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15452 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 348-0784
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 348-0784
Gr: K-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
20608 Gordon Park Square #170
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 828-5863
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 828-5863
Gr: 1-8 Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
414 Boys Home Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-7739
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-7739
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Community High School![Community High School Photo - Community High School was founded in 2002 with a commitment to seminar-style (discussion-based) classes and progressive education. Our rigorous and diverse curriculum taught by a highly qualified faculty of scholars and artists prepares students to succeed at the college level.]( "Community High School Photo - Community High School was founded in 2002 with a commitment to seminar-style (discussion-based) classes and progressive education. Our rigorous and diverse curriculum taught by a highly qualified faculty of scholars and artists prepares students to succeed at the college level.")
Special Program Emphasis
302 Campbell Ave Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 345-1688
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 345-1688
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
3217 Monet Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 368-0368
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 368-0368
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia![Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia Photo]( "Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
4177 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Greentree Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Methodist)
7600 Ox Road
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703) 425-3715
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703) 425-3715
Gr: NS-6 | 256 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Middleburg Academy, Inc.![Middleburg Academy, Inc. Photo - Student leadership positions help students to take ownership of their education.]( "Middleburg Academy, Inc. Photo - Student leadership positions help students to take ownership of their education.")
Special Program Emphasis
35321 Notre Dame Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5581
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5581
Gr: 8-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4808 smith mountain lake pkwy
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 682-6320
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 682-6320
Gr: NS-6 | 22 students Tuition listed
Pace Academy![Pace Academy Photo - Pace Academy in Midlothian, VA, provides a personalized education that empowers students to embrace their unique talents. Through real-world experiences, collaborative learning, and a tight-knit community, students are encouraged to grow both academically and personally. By fostering independence, creativity, and character development, Pace Academy prepares students for real-life challenges and equips them with the skills needed for future success.]( "Pace Academy Photo - Pace Academy in Midlothian, VA, provides a personalized education that empowers students to embrace their unique talents. Through real-world experiences, collaborative learning, and a tight-knit community, students are encouraged to grow both academically and personally. By fostering independence, creativity, and character development, Pace Academy prepares students for real-life challenges and equips them with the skills needed for future success.")
Special Program Emphasis
1510 Courthouse Road
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 464-7579
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 464-7579
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
1232 Stoney Ridge Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6901
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6901
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2010 Coram Deo Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-0633
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-0633
Gr: K-12 | 286 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8
418 East Jefferson St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-1952
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-1952
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
1301 Robin Hood Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anne's Academy for Girls
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6342 Mintbrook Lane
Bealeton, VA 22712
(571) 441-2663
Bealeton, VA 22712
(571) 441-2663
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
9501 Gayton Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-1048
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-1048
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students
Blue Ridge Autism & Achievement Center
Special Program Emphasis
312 Whitwell Dr
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 366-7399
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 366-7399
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
120 Waldorf Sshool Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-4946
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-4946
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13505 Dulles Technology Drive Suite 3 Herndon
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 464-0034
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 464-0034
Gr: 6-12 Acceptance rate listed
Destiny School Of The Arts
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1241 S King St
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 771-6060
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 771-6060
Gr: PK-4 | 159 students
Foster Forge Farm School
Special Program Emphasis
PO Box 5038
Charlottesville, VA 22905
(434) 282-5804
Charlottesville, VA 22905
(434) 282-5804
Gr: 5-8 Avg. class size: 6 students
2202 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 657-4500
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 657-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
The Hague School
Special Program Emphasis
739 Yarmouth St
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 317-3033
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 317-3033
Gr: 9 | 10 students
Hearthstone School![Hearthstone School Photo - With Ms. Kitty in kindergarden.]( "Hearthstone School Photo - With Ms. Kitty in kindergarden.")
Special Program Emphasis
11576 Lee Highway
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-9212
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-9212
Gr: PK-10 | 22 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
The International School Of Charlottesville
Special Program Emphasis
830 Monticello Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-2174
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-2174
Gr: PK-3 | 215 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
8151 Warriner Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 750-2300
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 750-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nubian Village Academy![Nubian Village Academy Photo]( "Nubian Village Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
PO Box 26321
Richmond, VA 23260
(804) 405-3761
Richmond, VA 23260
(804) 405-3761
Gr: K-12 | 165 students Extracurrculars: 5
Oaktree Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
817 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 248-9560
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 248-9560
Gr: NS-12 | 178 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
424 North Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 486-1309
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 486-1309
Gr: NS-5 | 89 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Revolution Sports Academy
Special Program Emphasis
19623 Evergreen Mills Rd
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 577-8700
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 577-8700
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
River Farm Forest School
Special Program Emphasis
6744 S. Kings Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306
(571) 275-1561
Alexandria, VA 22306
(571) 275-1561
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Virginia?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Virginia include Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science, Middleburg Academy, Inc., and Peabody School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Virginia?
37 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Virginia.
How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $17,029, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,445.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Virginia?
Virginia private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 30%.
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