Top 20 Best Virginia Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 43 private schools with special program emphasis serving 6,002 students in Virginia.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Virginia include Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science, Flint Hill School and The Nysmith School.
The average tuition cost is $23,621, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,284.
36% of private schools with special program emphasis in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
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 (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Edlin School
Edlin School Photo - A few of our lovely 2nd Graders!
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
10742 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-3990
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science
Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science Photo - Serving Gifted to Profoundly Gifted learners in Northern Virginia.
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Grades: 1-12
| 68 students
The Nysmith School
The Nysmith School Photo - 1:9 teacher/ student ratio allows teachers to help every child succeed. At The Nysmith School, students receive 45 minutes of hands-on science instruction every day.
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
Grades: PK-8
| 665 students
Richmond Waldorf School
Richmond Waldorf School Photo - Kindergarten and preschool is meant for the development of healthy social skills, work habits, and a strong sense of self! Through daily artistic activities children nurture their imaginations all while developing a foundation for learning. A balance of work and play is beautifully weaved with song, story, and games to promote a healthy, happy childhood.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
1301 Robin Hood Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
Grades: PK-8
| 211 students
Westminster School
Westminster School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(13)
3819 Gallows Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-3620
Grades: NS-8
| 227 students
Ad Fontes Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(4)
15452 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 348-0784
Grades: K-12
| 180 students
The Axon School
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
20608 Gordon Park Square #170
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 828-5863
Grades: 1-8
| students
Christchurch School
Christchurch School Photo - Christchurch is recognized for rigorous academics and a well-rounded college prep program. 100% of Christchurch students are accepted to four-year colleges, with the majority attending universities on the U.S. News & World Report's top 150 list.
Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Courthouse Academy
Courthouse Academy Photo - The premier private preschool in Virginia Beach
Special Program Emphasis
(42)
3217 Monet Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 368-0368
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia
Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
4177 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
Grades: K-12
| 275 students
Flint Hill School
Flint Hill School Photo - When students are known, challenged, and supported as they develop from adolescence into adulthood, there is no limit to what they can achieve in college and beyond.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
3320 Jermantown Road
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 584-2314
Grades: PK-12
| 1,062 students
The Howard Gardner School
Special Program Emphasis
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
Middleburg Academy, Inc.
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
Grades: 8-12
| 113 students
New Covenant Schools
Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
122 Fleetwood Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 847-8313
Grades: PK-12
| 408 students
Pace Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1510 Courthouse Road
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 464-7579
Grades: K-6
| students
Peabody School
Peabody School Photo - Middle School orchestra students prepare for their spring music performances and the Music in the Parks competition.
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
1232 Stoney Ridge Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6901
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
Regents School of Charlottesville
Regents School of Charlottesville Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(10)
200 Bob Finley Way
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-0633
Grades: K-12
| 242 students
Renaissance School
Renaissance School Photo - Creativity. Collaboration. Critical Thinking.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
418 East Jefferson St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-1952
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
River Farm Forest School
Special Program Emphasis
6744 S. Kings Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306
(571) 275-1561
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
St. Anne's Academy for Girls
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6342 Mintbrook Lane
Bealeton, VA 22712
(571) 441-2663
Grades: PK-6
| 46 students
Virginia Beach Friends School
Virginia Beach Friends School Photo - Student artwork is displayed at Norfolk International Airport.
Special Program Emphasis (Friends)
1537 Laskin Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-7534
Grades: NS-8
| 163 students
Benjamin & Lillian Rochkind Yeshiva Of Virginia
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
6801 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-7610
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Blue Ridge Autism & Achievement Center
Special Program Emphasis
312 Whitwell Dr
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 366-7399
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
Buffalo Creek Boys School
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
283 Mateer Rd
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-7785
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
Charlottesville Waldorf School
Charlottesville Waldorf School Photo - April 10th, 2019 from 6:30pm - 10pm. Parenting in the Digital Age.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
120 Waldorf Sshool Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-4946
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
12368 Dillingham Sq
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 897-1100
Grades: PK-8
| 96 students
Cortona Academy
Special Program Emphasis
(15)
13505 Dulles Technology Drive Suite 3 Herndon
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 464-0034
Grades: 6-12
| students
Destiny School Of The Arts
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1241 S King St
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 771-6060
Grades: PK-4
| 159 students
Foster Forge Farm School
Special Program Emphasis
PO Box 5038
Charlottesville, VA 22905
(434) 282-5804
Grades: 5-8
| students
Hearthstone School
Hearthstone School Photo - With Ms. Kitty in kindergarden.
Special Program Emphasis
11576 Lee Highway
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-9212
Grades: PK-7
| 17 students
The International School Of Charlottesville
Special Program Emphasis
830 Monticello Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-2174
Grades: PK-K
| 210 students
Lynnhaven School
Lynnhaven School Photo - All smiles on the first day of school.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
1538 East Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 750-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Nextide Academy
Special Program Emphasis
221 N. 21st St
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 441-3332
Grades: 2-9
| 9 students
Nubian Village Academy
Nubian Village Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
PO Box 26321
Richmond, VA 23260
(804) 405-3761
Grades: K-12
| 165 students
Oaktree Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
817 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 248-9560
Grades: NS-12
| 178 students
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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, Flint Hill School and The Nysmith School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Virginia?
43 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 $23,621, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,284.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Virginia?
Virginia private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 31% minority students, which is same as the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
36% of private schools with special program emphasis in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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