#1 Best Special Education Schools in Richmond, VA
The New Community School
Special education school · Grades 5–12
The largest of 68 special education schools in Virginia
Richmond, VA
A+Overall grade229 students4 students per teacher
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Best Special Education Schools in Richmond, VA
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Richmond, VA. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Special Education Schools in Richmond, VA
John G Wood School
Special education school · Grades 4–12
Smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in Virginia
Richmond, VA
AOverall grade32 students3 students per teacher
#3 Best Special Education Schools in Richmond, VA
Dominion Academy
Special education school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 67% of special education schools in Virginia
Richmond, VA
AOverall grade58 students5 students per teacher
#4 Best Special Education Schools in Richmond, VA
Dooley School at St. Joseph's Villa
Special education school · Grades 2–12
Smaller classes than 84% of special education schools in Virginia
Richmond, VA
AOverall grade37 students4 students per teacher
#5 Best Special Education Schools in Richmond, VA
Geara Group/Educational Developmental Center
Special education school · Grades 2–11
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Richmond, VA
AOverall grade38 students5 students per teacher
#6 Best Special Education Schools in Richmond, VA
The Faison School
Special education school · Grades 2–12
Smaller classes than 60% of special education schools in Virginia
Richmond, VA
B+Overall grade104 students5 students per teacher
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