For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 1,813 students in Virginia.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private high schools in Virginia include Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science, Renaissance School, and Ad Fontes Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 79%.
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.
Top Ranked Virginia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12340 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0211
Gr: 1-12 | 75 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 70 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15452 US 29 Highway
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 348-0784
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 348-0784
Gr: K-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
414 Boys Home Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-7739
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-7739
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Community High School![Community High School Photo - Community High School was founded in 2002 with a commitment to seminar-style (discussion-based) classes and progressive education. Our rigorous and diverse curriculum taught by a highly qualified faculty of scholars and artists prepares students to succeed at the college level.]( "Community High School Photo - Community High School was founded in 2002 with a commitment to seminar-style (discussion-based) classes and progressive education. Our rigorous and diverse curriculum taught by a highly qualified faculty of scholars and artists prepares students to succeed at the college level.")
Special Program Emphasis
302 Campbell Ave Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 345-1688
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 345-1688
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia![Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia Photo]( "Covenant Christian Academy Of Warrenton Virginia Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
4177 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 680-4111
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Middleburg Academy, Inc.![Middleburg Academy, Inc. Photo - Student leadership positions help students to take ownership of their education.]( "Middleburg Academy, Inc. Photo - Student leadership positions help students to take ownership of their education.")
Special Program Emphasis
35321 Notre Dame Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5581
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-5581
Gr: 8-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2010 Coram Deo Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-0633
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-0633
Gr: K-12 | 286 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8
418 East Jefferson St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-1952
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-1952
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blue Ridge Autism & Achievement Center
Special Program Emphasis
312 Whitwell Dr
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 366-7399
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 366-7399
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
13505 Dulles Technology Drive Suite 3 Herndon
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 464-0034
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 464-0034
Gr: 6-12 Acceptance rate listed
2202 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 657-4500
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 657-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
The Hague School
Special Program Emphasis
739 Yarmouth St
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 317-3033
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 317-3033
Gr: 9 | 10 students
Hearthstone School![Hearthstone School Photo - With Ms. Kitty in kindergarden.]( "Hearthstone School Photo - With Ms. Kitty in kindergarden.")
Special Program Emphasis
11576 Lee Highway
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-9212
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-9212
Gr: PK-10 | 22 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
8151 Warriner Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 750-2300
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 750-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nubian Village Academy![Nubian Village Academy Photo]( "Nubian Village Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
PO Box 26321
Richmond, VA 23260
(804) 405-3761
Richmond, VA 23260
(804) 405-3761
Gr: K-12 | 165 students Extracurrculars: 5
Oaktree Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
817 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 248-9560
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 248-9560
Gr: NS-12 | 178 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Revolution Sports Academy
Special Program Emphasis
19623 Evergreen Mills Rd
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 577-8700
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 577-8700
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Virginia?
The top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Virginia include Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science, Renaissance School, and Ad Fontes Academy.
How many private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Virginia?
17 private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Virginia.
How diverse are private high schools with special program emphasis in Virginia?
Virginia private high schools with special program emphasis are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 28%.
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