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Best Virginia Special Education Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 78 special education private schools serving 3,875 students in Virginia.

The special education private schools in Virginia include St. Coletta Of Greater Washingt, Village Academy At Childhelp East, and Chesapeake Bay Academy.

The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.

1% of special education private schools in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 78
# Students Served: 3,875

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 78
# Students Served: 3,875

Virginia Special Education Private School Trends

Private Schools

3,875

Students

$27,535

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

44%

Students of Color

6:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private schools in Virginia?

The special education private schools in Virginia include St. Coletta Of Greater Washingt, Village Academy At Childhelp East, and Chesapeake Bay Academy.

How many special education private schools are located in Virginia?

78 special education private schools are located in Virginia.

How diverse are special education private schools in Virginia?

Virginia special education private schools are approximately 44% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.

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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