For the 2024-25 school year, there are 35 alternative private elementary schools serving 2,598 students in Virginia.
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Virginia include Blue Bird Of Alexandria, The Howard Gardner School, and Timberlake Christian Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Virginia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Virginia Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8980 Brook Road
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 430-4034
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 430-4034
Grades: K-8
| 142 students
Fusion Academy Alexandria![Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Alexandria Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
Alexandria, VA 22314
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Fusion Academy Loudoun![Fusion Academy Loudoun Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Loudoun Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
19300 Promenade Dr., Suite 200
Leesburg, VA 20176
(877) 673-8893
Leesburg, VA 20176
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
11700 Plaza America Drive, Suite 150
Reston, VA 20190
(877) 673-8893
Reston, VA 20190
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Tysons![Fusion Academy Tysons Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Tysons Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
1934 Old Gallows Road, Suite 200
Vienna, VA 22182
(877) 673-8893
Vienna, VA 22182
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Blue Bird Of Alexandria
Alternative School
346 Commerce St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-1268
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-1268
Grades: PK-2
| 296 students
The Howard Gardner School
Alternative School
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
Timberlake Christian Schools
Alternative School (Christian)
202 Horizon Dr
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 237-5943
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 237-5943
Grades: PK-12
| 487 students
Apple Tree Learning Center
Alternative School (Christian)
1101 Volvo Parkway
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9530
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9530
Grades: PK-4
| 64 students
The Barry Robinson Center
Alternative School (Catholic)
443 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6100
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6100
Grades: 2-12
| 49 students
Blandford Manor Education Center
Alternative School
230 S Crater Rd
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
470 Christiansburg Pike Ne
Floyd, VA 24091
(540) 745-4234
Floyd, VA 24091
(540) 745-4234
Grades: PK-7
| 78 students
Bridges Treatment Center
Alternative School
693 Leesville Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 200-5062
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 200-5062
Grades: 3-11
| 22 students
Community Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
7521 Comanche Dr
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 233-3113
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 233-3113
Grades: 1-12
| 21 students
Community School![Community School Photo - Nestled on a seven-plus acre campus, Community School is a small, secular, independent school serving students ages three through fourteen.]( "Community School Photo - Nestled on a seven-plus acre campus, Community School is a small, secular, independent school serving students ages three through fourteen.")
Alternative School
7815 Williamson Rd.
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 563-5036
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 563-5036
Grades: NS-8
| 157 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
12368 Dillingham Sq
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 897-1100
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 897-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 58 students
2697 Copper Mine Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-5616
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-5616
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Fairfax Global Academy
Alternative School
9001 Braddock Rd Ste 200
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 978-0008
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 978-0008
Grades: 3-12
| 71 students
Gospel Light Baptist School
Alternative School (Baptist)
31 Kingston Rd
Evington, VA 24550
(434) 821-6410
Evington, VA 24550
(434) 821-6410
Grades: 1-12
| 24 students
Green Adventure Project
Alternative School
920 Camp Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 996-3933
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 996-3933
Grades: K-5
| 51 students
Hallmark Youthcare Richmond
Alternative School
12800 West Creek Pkwy
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 784-2200
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 784-2200
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
Harbor Point Behavior Health Center
Alternative School
825 Crawford Pkwy
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 391-6569
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 391-6569
Grades: 4-12
| 97 students
Hope Aglow Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
13550 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 497-8943
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 497-8943
Grades: PK-1
| 27 students
Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare
All-boys | Alternative School
1110 Montgomery Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-0450
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-0450
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Oxford Day School
Alternative School
805 N. Battlefield Blvd #123
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9797
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9797
Grades: 1-12
| 29 students
River Farm Cooperative School
Alternative School
6744 S Kings Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306
(860) 501-1937
Alexandria, VA 22306
(860) 501-1937
Grades: K-8
| 49 students
11445 Isaac Newton Sq S Ste A # 100
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 435-2784
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 435-2784
Grades: PK-2
| 24 students
St. John Lutheran School
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
8918 Tidewater Dr
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 588-8227
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 588-8227
Grades: PK-1
| 51 students
Springhouse Community School
Alternative School
144 Silver Maple Ln
Pilot, VA 24138
(540) 651-4673
Pilot, VA 24138
(540) 651-4673
Grades: 7-11
| 22 students
Star Bethlehem Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
19068 Bethlehem Church Rd
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-4111
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-4111
Grades: PK-3
| 52 students
Tidewater Classical Academy![Tidewater Classical Academy Photo - 1st Grader from Tidewater Classical Academy.]( "Tidewater Classical Academy Photo - 1st Grader from Tidewater Classical Academy.")
Alternative School (Baptist)
1201 S Rosemont Rd,
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 405-3680
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
(757) 405-3680
Grades: PK-11
| 73 students
1832 Elbow Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 410-5095
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 410-5095
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
The Village School![The Village School Photo - Learners in Spark Studio spend 50% of their week playing outside, rain or shine. Studies show that, by contrast, conventional kindergarten classrooms are sacrificing the discovery and critical thinking skills that arise through play in favor of academics.]( "The Village School Photo - Learners in Spark Studio spend 50% of their week playing outside, rain or shine. Studies show that, by contrast, conventional kindergarten classrooms are sacrificing the discovery and critical thinking skills that arise through play in favor of academics.")
Alternative School
6201 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 650-8629
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 650-8629
Grades: PK-8
| 77 students
Vinci School Llc
Alternative School
1601 Duke St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 838-2028
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 838-2028
Grades: PK-1
| 101 students
West Ghent School
Alternative School
1009 W Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-4403
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 622-4403
Grades: PK-1
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Virginia?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Virginia include Blue Bird Of Alexandria, The Howard Gardner School, and Timberlake Christian Schools.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Virginia?
35 alternative private elementary schools are located in Virginia.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Virginia?
Virginia alternative private elementary schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 29%.
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