ChooseAPrivateSchool.com Español

Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services

Special education school · Grades 1–12

Charlottesville, VA

491 Hillsdale Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Charlottesville since at least 2011

In Charlottesville, Virginia, Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. About 45 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 55% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 225 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–12
Students
45
Teachers
8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 14 girls, 31 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
225 days

Reviews

Be the first to share what you love about Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services.

    How it compares

    • Larger than 50% of special education schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 58 special education schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    29’11–1239’13–1452’15–1658’17–1816’21–2245’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    11
    22
    34
    45
    54
    67
    74
    83
    93
    104
    114
    124

    Student body

    White53%
    Black27%
    Two or more races16%
    Hispanic or Latino4%

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services whether it takes part.

    More about Virginia's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

    More questions to ask →

    Questions about Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services

    What grades does Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services serve?

    Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services?

    About 45 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

    Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us

    Other private schools nearby

    Charlottesville Waldorf School

    Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

    Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in Virginia

    Charlottesville, VA1.3 mi

    A+Overall grade108 students6 students per teacher

    Charlottesville Catholic School

    Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

    The only Catholic school in Charlottesville

    Charlottesville, VA1.5 mi

    B+Overall grade342 students15 students per teacher

    First Baptist Preschool

    Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K

    The largest preschool in Charlottesville

    Charlottesville, VA2.1 mi

    B+Overall grade18 students18 students per teacher

    Renaissance School

    Independent school · Grades 9–12

    Growing: enrollment up 35% since 2011–12

    Charlottesville, VA2.6 mi

    A-Overall grade42 students6 students per teacher

    St. Anne's-Belfield School

    Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–12

    Serving families in Charlottesville since at least 2011

    Charlottesville, VA2.6 mi

    B+Overall grade14 students14 students per teacher

    Charlottesville Day School

    Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

    Growing: enrollment up 87% since 2013–14

    Charlottesville, VA2.7 mi

    B+Overall grade161 students7 students per teacher