The Faison School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 193 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Faison School
Nursery	15
Kind	2
1	2
2	3
3	8
4	3
5	11
6	7
7	14
8	7
9	20
10	15
11	19
12	67

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Autism

Year Founded

1999

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

193 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

34%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

15%

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

The Faison Center gives children and adults with autism and related challenges the best opportunity to live rich and fulfilling lives.
The Faison Center's unique life-span model provides Central Virginia with its primary source of world class services for those with autism and their families.
From early intervention to adult care, we are committed to improving the lives of the individuals we serve.

At the Faison Center, our mission is clear - to give children and adults with autism and related challenges the best opportunity to improve their life`s journey through evidence-based practice. Our mission across the lifespan is accomplished through specific programs designed to meet the needs of families at different points in their lives: the Faison School, the Faison Behavioral Health Clinic, and Faison Adult Services.

Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for The Faison School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 3/2/2019

Faison is Wonderful. My son loves coming to Faison each day. Every employee that we have seen at Faison is committed to the students and teaching them LIFESKILLS and hands on experience and "LIVING LIFE".FAISON has changed our lives. The location offers the students the opportunity to go out into the community and practice everyday situations. I can't say enough good things about about Faison. FAISON IS PART OF OUR FAMILY and that's how they treat the students, like Family.

- Posted by Parent - Donna M

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