For the 2025 school year, there are 80 special education private schools serving 4,115 students in Virginia.
The top ranked special education private schools in Virginia include Chesapeake Bay Academy, The New Community School, and Oakland School.
The average tuition cost is $30,813, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,529.
1% of special education private schools in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
Top Ranked Virginia Special Education Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Gr: 1-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4211 Hermitage Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-2494
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-2494
Gr: 5-12 | 229 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
128 Oakland School Way
Troy, VA 22974
(434) 293-9059
Troy, VA 22974
(434) 293-9059
Gr: 1-10 Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
7210 Braddock Road
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 941-5788
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 941-5788
Gr: 1-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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Special Education School
2110 Mcrae Road
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 320-3465
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 320-3465
Gr: 1-8 | 93 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Coletta Of Greater Washingt
Special Education School
207 So Peyton St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-3686
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-3686
Gr: NS | 144 students
Village Academy At Childhelp East
Special Education School
23164 Dragoon Rd
Lignum, VA 22726
(540) 399-5090
Lignum, VA 22726
(540) 399-5090
Gr: 1-8 | 41 students
Accotink Academy![Accotink Academy Photo]( "Accotink Academy Photo")
Special Education School
8519 Tuttle Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-8041
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-8041
Gr: 1-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Alternative Paths Training School
Special Education School
2525 Pointe Center Ct Ste 300
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 348-5361
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 348-5361
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Alternative Paths Training School - Alexandria
Special Education School
5632 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 766-8708
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 766-8708
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students
Alternative Paths Training School -staff/fred
Special Education School
710 Littlepage St
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 373-8760
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 373-8760
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students
The Auburn School
Special Education School
3800 Concorde Pkwy Ste 500
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 793-9353
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 793-9353
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
The Aurora School
Special Education School
601 Catoctin Cir Ne
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 777-1939
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 777-1939
Gr: 1-12 | 48 students
Bear Creek Academy
Special Education School
1874 Anderson Highway Building A
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-9940
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-9940
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Brec Academy
Special Education School
455 Old Wagner Rd
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 733-2180
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 733-2180
Gr: 4-12 | 19 students
Building Blocks Center For Children With Autism
Special Education School
175 Deer Run Rd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-5531
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-5531
Gr: 3-8 | 15 students
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
Center For Adolescent And Adult Autism Services
Special Education School
1414 Westwood Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 923-8252
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 923-8252
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
Charterhouse School![Charterhouse School Photo]( "Charterhouse School Photo")
Special Education School
3900 W Broad St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 239-1080
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 239-1080
Gr: 1-12 | 71 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2
Charterhouse School - Edinburg
Special Education School
508 Piccadilly St
Edinburg, VA 22824
(804) 254-9662
Edinburg, VA 22824
(804) 254-9662
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Cumberland Academy
Special Education School
9407 Cumberland Rd
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-7724
New Kent, VA 23124
(804) 966-7724
Gr: 2-12 | 159 students
5601 Chamberlayne Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-9012
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-9012
Gr: 1-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dominion Academy
Special Education School
400 W 24th St
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 375-6615
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 375-6615
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students
Dooley School At St. Joseph's Villa
Special Education School
8000 Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 553-3265
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 553-3265
Gr: 2-11 | 39 students
East End Academy
Special Education School
2000 27th St
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 247-0039
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 247-0039
Gr: 2-12 | 33 students
Elite Academy Corporation
Special Education School
4510 Plank Rd Ste 100 # 5
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 412-5028
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 412-5028
Gr: 4-12 | 13 students
Elk Hill Charlottesville School![Elk Hill Charlottesville School Photo]( "Elk Hill Charlottesville School Photo")
Special Education School
1819 Emmet St N
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 220-7198
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 220-7198
Gr: 4-12 | 28 students
Elk Hill Harambee School
Special Education School
1975 Elk Hill Rd.
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 457-4866
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 457-4866
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students
Elk Hill Staunton School
Special Education School
Po Box 929
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 569-2058
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 569-2058
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students
404 Willis Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-6710
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-6710
Gr: 5-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1701 Byrd Ave
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 612-1947
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 612-1947
Gr: K-12 | 193 students
Geara Group/educational Developmental Center
Special Education School
3001 Fifth Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2600
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2600
Gr: 3-12 | 29 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4
Grafton
Special Education School
4100 Price Club Blvd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 674-8888
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 674-8888
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Tuition listed
Grafton Integrated Health Network - Berryville
Special Education School
180 Grafton Lane
Berryville, VA 22611
(888) 955-5205
Berryville, VA 22611
(888) 955-5205
Gr: K-12 | 48 students
Grafton Integrated Health Network - Winchester
Special Education School
407 Elm St
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 542-0200
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 542-0200
Gr: 2-12 | 63 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private schools in Virginia?
The top ranked special education private schools in Virginia include Chesapeake Bay Academy, The New Community School, and Oakland School.
How many special education private schools are located in Virginia?
80 special education private schools are located in Virginia.
How much do special education private schools cost in Virginia?
The average tuition cost is $30,813, which is higher than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $17,529.
How diverse are special education private schools in Virginia?
Virginia special education private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 30%.
What percentage of special education private schools are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
1% of special education private schools in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
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