Keys Academy–Culpeper is a co–ed special education school serving 25 students in grades 1 through 12 in a rural community in Culpeper, VA.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 4 teachers, allowing for individualized instructional settings.
As a nonsectarian institution, Keys Academy provides education without religious affiliation.
Approximately 16% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within this small school population.
Located in rural Culpeper, VA, Keys Academy is positioned among other private and special education options within a 10–mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Keys Academy - Culpeper?
The application deadline for Keys Academy - Culpeper is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Keys Academy - Culpeper is Hartland Day Academy (9.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Culpeper Christian School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Culpeper KinderCare (1.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Culpeper KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
673 Sunset Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-6333
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-6333
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
810 Old Rixeyville Rd
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-4208
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-4208
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 147 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1211 East Grandview Ave.
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9017
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9017
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Village Academy At Childhelp East
Special Education School
23164 Dragoon Rd
Lignum, VA 22726
(540) 399-5090
Lignum, VA 22726
(540) 399-5090
9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 41 students
Hartland Day Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
444 Hartland Oak Dr
Rapidan, VA 22733
(540) 680-3443
Rapidan, VA 22733
(540) 680-3443
9.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students
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Location
Miles
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Hartland Day Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
444 Hartland Oak Dr
Rapidan, VA 22733
(540) 680-3443
Rapidan, VA 22733
(540) 680-3443
9.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students
Hearthstone School ![Hearthstone School Photo - With Ms. Kitty in kindergarden.]( "Hearthstone School Photo - With Ms. Kitty in kindergarden.")
Special Program Emphasis
11576 Lee Highway
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-9212
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-9212
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 22 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
898 Woodberry Forest Rd
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(540) 672-3900
12.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Fellowship Academy ![Faith Fellowship Academy Photo]( "Faith Fellowship Academy Photo")
(Christian)
32345 Constitution Hwy suites K & L
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 732-0109
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 732-0109
13.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oak Grove Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
563 Tom Johnston Rd
Aroda, VA 22709
(540) 256-8648
Aroda, VA 22709
(540) 256-8648
16.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
810 Old Rixeyville Rd
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-4208
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-4208
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 147 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1211 East Grandview Ave.
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9017
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9017
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Village Academy At Childhelp East
Special Education School
23164 Dragoon Rd
Lignum, VA 22726
(540) 399-5090
Lignum, VA 22726
(540) 399-5090
9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 41 students
Hartland Day Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
444 Hartland Oak Dr
Rapidan, VA 22733
(540) 680-3443
Rapidan, VA 22733
(540) 680-3443
9.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students
Hearthstone School ![Hearthstone School Photo - With Ms. Kitty in kindergarden.]( "Hearthstone School Photo - With Ms. Kitty in kindergarden.")
Special Program Emphasis
11576 Lee Highway
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-9212
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-9212
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 22 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Culpeper KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
673 Sunset Ln
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-6333
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-6333
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
1211 East Grandview Ave.
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9017
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-9017
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hearthstone School ![Hearthstone School Photo - With Ms. Kitty in kindergarden.]( "Hearthstone School Photo - With Ms. Kitty in kindergarden.")
Special Program Emphasis
11576 Lee Highway
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-9212
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-9212
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 22 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
13775 Spicers Mill Rd
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 672-0940
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 672-0940
15.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Anne's Academy for Girls
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6342 Mintbrook Lane
Bealeton, VA 22712
(571) 441-2663
Bealeton, VA 22712
(571) 441-2663
15.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3785
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3785
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158 Primary School Drive
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3781
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3781
9175.8 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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186 Mountaineer Lane
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(540) 948-3783
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-3783
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(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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(540) 948-4511
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-4511
9176.6 miles
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(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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(540) 661-4400
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4400
9177.1 miles
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