Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Cumberland Academy
About the School
- Cumberland Academy, located in New Kent, VA, is a rural, nonsectarian special education school serving co–ed students in grades 2 through 12.
- The school enrolls 159 students with 71% student representation of color, reflecting a diverse student body.
- Founded in 1983, has a student–teacher ratio of 32:1 with a faculty of 5 teachers.
- ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for diversity based on its percentage of students of color.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Cumberland Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1983
School Motto
Help and hope are closer than you think.
Student Body
Total Students
159 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cumberland Academy?
The application deadline for Cumberland Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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