For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 alternative private high schools serving 1,416 students in Virginia.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Virginia include The Howard Gardner School, Middleton Academy, and Timberlake Christian Schools.
Top Ranked Virginia Alternative Private High Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
Middleton Academy
Alternative School
3460 Commission Ct # 200
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-7882
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-7882
Grades: 9-12
| 24 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
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
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
2697 Copper Mine Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-5616
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-5616
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
368 Jim Birch Forrest Ln
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2003
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2003
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Eastern Appalachian Teen Challenge
All-girls | Alternative School (Pentecostal)
Po Box 19385
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 473-8148
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 473-8148
Grades: 9-12
| 12 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
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
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
Local Stew U High School
Alternative School
5501 Monguy Rd
Charles City, VA 23030
(844) 744-3518
Charles City, VA 23030
(844) 744-3518
Grades: 9-11
| 3 students
National High School
Alternative School
6455 E Johns Xing Suite 175
Duluth, VA 30097
(678) 436-8748
Duluth, VA 30097
(678) 436-8748
Grades: 11-12
| 50 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
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in Virginia?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Virginia include The Howard Gardner School, Middleton Academy, and Timberlake Christian Schools.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Virginia?
25 alternative private high schools are located in Virginia.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Virginia?
Virginia alternative private high schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 28%.
Recent Articles
Expelled for Smoking Pot: What Parents Need to Know
We explore the consequences of marijuana use in private schools, discussing expulsion policies, legal implications, and impacts on college admissions. This Q&A format article provides insights for parents navigating disciplinary actions and offers advice on prevention and support for students.
U.S. Private Schools: A Guide for International Students
Dive into the nitty-gritty of attending U.S. private schools as an international student. From tackling the admissions maze to conquering the TOEFL, this guide's got you covered. We'll walk you through visa hurdles, financial realities, and even virtual campus tours. Buckle up for an insider's look at making your American education dreams a reality!
Early Childhood Education: A Guide for Parents of 1 and 2 Year Olds
In this article we explore three popular approaches to early childhood education: Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf. It provides parents of toddlers with essential information about each method, helping them make informed decisions about their child's early education.
