Brec Academy in Petersburg, VA, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 4 through 12 in a suburban community.
The school has an enrollment of 19 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 4 teachers.
Approximately 60 percent of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity in the school population.
Brec Academy is a member of the National Independent 草榴社区 Schools Association and other school associations.
The school is located near other private schools offering varied grade spans, including Poplar Springs Hospital Learning Center and Blandford Manor Education Center.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Knowledge Empowers You for Success
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Brec Academy?
The application deadline for Brec Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Brec Academy is Poplar Springs Hospital Learning Center (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Joseph School (3.8 miles away)
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