The Faison School
Special education school · Grades 2–12
Richmond, VA
1701 Byrd Ave, Richmond, VA 23230
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B-College-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 60% of special education schools in Virginia
- Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011
The Faison School is a special education school in Richmond, Virginia, for students from 2nd grade through 12th grade. It has about 104 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of special education schools in Virginia. Enrollment has grown about 11% since 2011–12. 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 2–12
- Students
- 104
- Teachers
- 20 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 22 girls, 82 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 232 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 60% of special education schools in Virginia (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 93% of special education schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 58 special education schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 The Faison School 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 The Faison School
What grades does The Faison School serve?
The Faison School serves grades 2–12.
How many students attend The Faison School?
About 104 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Faison School?
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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