Best Virginia Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 39 private schools with special program emphasis serving 4,890 students in Virginia.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Virginia include Lynnhaven School, Peabody School, and Renaissance School.
The average tuition cost is $16,370, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,345.
34% 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.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 39
  • # Students Served: 4,890

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 39
  • # Students Served: 4,890

Top Ranked Virginia Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

Edlin School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 15
Specialized Curriculum
10742 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-3990
(3)
Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 70
Specialized Curriculum
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
(13)
The Nysmith School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 698 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 70
Specialized Curriculum
13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 713-3332
(21)
Cornerstone Life Academy Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
56 McWhirt Loop
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 374-1876
(8)
Ad Fontes Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
15452 US 29 Highway
Centreville, VA 20120
(703) 673-1145
(5)
Map of The Axon School
Gr: 1-8
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
20608 Gordon Park Square #170
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 828-5863
(2)
Boys Home of Virginia Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 6
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum (Episcopal)
414 Boys Home Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-7739
(1)
Community High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
302 Campbell Ave Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 345-1688
Courthouse Academy Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
3217 Monet Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 368-0368
(42)
Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
4177 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
(1)
Free to Worship Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Pentecostal)
15320 Warwick Blvd. Suite D & E, Newport News, VA 23608
Newport News, VA 23608
(978) 873-1964
(3)
Map of Greentree Christian School
Gr: NS-6 | 256 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Specialized Curriculum (Methodist)
7600 Ox Road
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703) 425-3715
Lynnhaven School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
8151 Warriner Rd
Richmond, VA 23231
(804) 750-2300
(2)
Middleburg Academy, Inc. Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 11
Specialized Curriculum
35321 Notre Dame Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5581
The New Community School Photo
Gr: 5-12 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
4211 Hermitage Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-2494
(1)
ONE Forest School, Inc. Photo
Gr: NS-6 | 22 students
Specialized Curriculum
4808 smith mountain lake pkwy
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 682-6320
(6)
Pace Academy Photo
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
1510 Courthouse Road
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 464-7579
Peabody School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
1232 Stoney Ridge Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-6901
(4)
Regents School of Charlottesville Photo
Gr: K-12 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2010 Coram Deo Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-0633
(10)
Renaissance School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
418 East Jefferson St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-1952
(2)
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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 Lynnhaven School, Peabody School, and Renaissance School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Virginia?
39 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 $16,370, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,345.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Virginia?
Virginia private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
34% of private schools with special program emphasis in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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