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Dominion Academy

400 W 24th St Norfolk, VA 23517

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Dominion Academy in Norfolk, VA serves 37 students in grades 1 through 12 within a city–based, nonsectarian special education program.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 with 12 total teachers supporting individualized instruction.
  • Approximately 72% of the student body represents students of color, ranking Dominion Academy among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for diversity.
  • Dominion Academy offers co–educational services focused on special education in a midsize urban community.
  • Families seeking private special education in Norfolk may consider Dominion Academy's small enrollment size and low student–teacher ratio.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Dominion Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
72%
State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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The application deadline for Dominion Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Norfolk, VA is $15,239 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Norfolk, VA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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