Peninsula School at the Faison Center
Special education school · Grades K–12
Newport News, VA
803 Diligence Dr Ste 300, Newport News, VA 23606
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of 2 special education schools in Newport News
Peninsula School at the Faison Center is a special education school in Newport News, Virginia, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 70 students and around 23 students per teacher. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 232 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 70
- Teachers
- 3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 23.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 53 girls, 17 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 232 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 76% of special education schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 58 special education schools in Virginia.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Peninsula School at the Faison Center whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about Peninsula School at the Faison Center
What grades does Peninsula School at the Faison Center serve?
Peninsula School at the Faison Center serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Peninsula School at the Faison Center?
About 70 students, with 23 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Peninsula School at the Faison Center?
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.
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