#1 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
Phillips School-Annandale
Special education school · Grades 2–12
Smaller classes than 98% of special education schools in Virginia
Annandale, VA
A+Overall grade175 students2 students per teacher
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#2 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
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
#3 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
The Oberle Academy
Special education school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 97% of special education schools in Virginia
Fredericksburg, VA
A+Overall grade42 students3 students per teacher
#4 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
New Vistas School
Special education school · Grades 2–12
The smallest classes of any special education school in Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
AOverall grade39 students3 students per teacher
#5 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
Northstar Academy
Special education school · Grades 2–12
The only special education school in Glen Allen
Glen Allen, VA
AOverall grade103 students5 students per teacher
#6 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
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
#7 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
Accotink Academy
Special education school · Grades 2–12
The only special education school in Springfield
Springfield, VA
AOverall grade65 students4 students per teacher
#8 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
Minnick Schools
Special education school · Grades 1–11
The smallest classes of any special education school in Roanoke
Roanoke, VA
AOverall grade66 students5 students per teacher
#9 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
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
#10 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
Chesapeake Bay Academy
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Smaller classes than 74% of special education schools in Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA
AOverall grade90 students4 students per teacher
#11 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
Youth for Tomorrow
Special education school · Grades 7–12
The only special education school in Bristow
Bristow, VA
AOverall grade30 students3 students per teacher
#12 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
Minnick School - Wytheville Campus
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Smaller classes than 88% of special education schools in Virginia
Wytheville, VA
AOverall grade31 students3 students per teacher
#13 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
Grafton Integrated Health Network - Berryville
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Smaller classes than 62% of special education schools in Virginia
Berryville, VA
AOverall grade61 students5 students per teacher
#14 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
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
#15 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
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
#16 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
Elk Hill Staunton School
Special education school · Grades 3–12
Smaller classes than 83% of special education schools in Virginia
Staunton, VA
AOverall grade35 students4 students per teacher
#17 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
Little Keswick School
Special education school · Grades 5–11
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Keswick, VA
A-Overall gradeAll boys32 students5 students per teacher
#18 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
Dominion Academy
Special education school · Grades 4–12
Smaller classes than 71% of special education schools in Virginia
Norfolk, VA
A-Overall grade33 students5 students per teacher
#19 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
East End Academy
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Newport News, VA
A-Overall grade44 students6 students per teacher
#20 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
Morrison School
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 66% of special education schools in Virginia
Bristol, VA
A-Overall grade59 students5 students per teacher
#21 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
Oakwood School
Special education school · Grades 1–8
Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
Annandale, VA
A-Overall grade112 students5 students per teacher
#22 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Charlottesville, VA
A-Overall grade45 students6 students per teacher
#23 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
Matthew's Center for Visual Learning
Special education school · Grades K–12
The only special education school in Manassas
Manassas, VA
A-Overall grade31 students6 students per teacher
#24 Best Special Education Schools in Virginia
The Lead Center
Special education school · Grades 1–12
The only special education school in Hopewell
Hopewell, VA
B+Overall grade42 students7 students per teacher
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