Northstar Academy (2026 Profile)

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Northstar Academy

8055 Shrader Road
Henrico, VA 23294

Tel: (804) 747-1003

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Northstar Academy, a private, nonprofit K-12 day school located in central Virginia, serves students with a broad range of disabilities.

It is a place where discovery lies in unlocking hidden potential.

Our curriculum is founded on the Virginia SOLs, with modifications provided to meet the learning needs of our students.

Our focus on literacy using the Lindamood-Bell Learning Process is achieving great results.

Our classrooms and students are equipped with state-of-the-art technology which allows simultaneous participation and engages all students in active learning.

In our effort to educate the whole child, we offer all inclusive extra-curricular activities including an array of clubs and sports opportunities, an amazing fine arts program, customized social skills instruction specifically designed for our student population and a strong transition program for upper school students which focuses on independent living skills, employment and/or post-secondary education.

We invite you to visit Northstar, and discover our potential to open your child`s future.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 77 students
Yearly Tuition: $23,000
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other special emphasis association(s)
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1996

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

77 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Average Class Size

8 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki Pants with polo type shirt

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$23,000

View national tuition avg.

% on Financial Aid

45%

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Cindy Culley

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Soccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

GamingTennis

Yearbook

School Notes

School Motto: 'Empowering students to value their diverse abilities.'

Northstar Academy, a private, nonprofit K-12 day school located in central Virginia, serves students with a broad range of disabilities.
It is a place where discovery lies in unlocking hidden potential.
Our curriculum is founded on the Virginia SOLs, with modifications provided to meet the learning needs of our students.
Our focus on literacy using the Lindamood-Bell Learning Process is achieving great results.
Our classrooms and students are equipped with state-of-the-art technology which allows simultaneous participation and engages all students in active learning.
In our effort to educate the whole child, we offer all inclusive extra-curricular activities including an array of clubs and sports opportunities, an amazing fine arts program, customized social skills instruction specifically designed for our student population and a strong transition program for upper school students which focuses on independent living skills, employment and/or post-secondary education.
We invite you to visit Northstar, and discover our potential to open your child`s future.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Northstar Academy cost?

Northstar Academy's tuition is approximately $23,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Northstar Academy?

The acceptance rate of Northstar Academy is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.

What sports does Northstar Academy offer?

Northstar Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Soccer.

When is the application deadline for Northstar Academy?

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 77 students
Yearly Tuition: $23,000
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Henrico, VA is $20,473 for elementary schools and $22,003 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Henrico, VA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).