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Top 4 Best Special Needs Schools in Troy, Virginia (2026)

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Virginia Institute of Autism – James C. Hormel School

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Serving Troy, VAGrades PreK-12

The Virginia Institute of Autism James C. Hormel School in Charlottesville is a VAISEF-accredited day school serving students ages 2 through 22 in preschool through 12th grade with autism, developmental delay, intellectual disability, and multiple disabilities. VIA is one of Virginia's most recognized autism education and support organizations, delivering evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis and structured academic programming. Students are placed through IEP processes. A summer program is available.

Funding OptionsAccredited6+ Programs
Private special education schoolAutismDevelopmental delaysIntellectual disability
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Virginia Institute of Autism – CAAAS

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Serving Troy, VAGrades K-12

The Virginia Institute of Autism Center for Adolescents and Adults Services in Charlottesville is a VAISEF-accredited day school serving students ages 4 through 22. The campus focuses on transition-age students with autism, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, emotional disability, and other health impairments, delivering programming that targets employment readiness, community participation, and independent living skills. Part of the Virginia Institute of Autism network.

Funding OptionsAccredited7+ Programs
Private special education schoolAutismIntellectual disabilitymultiple disabilities
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Oakland School - Troy

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Troy, VAGrades 9-126:1 average class; 1:1 individual instruction ratio

Oakland School is at 128 Oakland Farm Way in Troy, on a 450-acre campus outside Charlottesville. The school year runs September through May for second grade through high school. A first graduating class is planned for 2027. Oakland works with students who have dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, or ADHD, and with students who need more individual attention. Average class size is six students to one teacher, with 1:1 individual instruction. About 35 to 45 day students attend during the year. A summer camp with academics is also offered. Teachers are licensed by Virginia. Oakland is a VAISEF member. Day tuition is $32,500, and tuition assistance is available. The school day is 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

  • Private day school
  • Dyslexia
  • Dysgraphia
  • Dyscalculia
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Planning guides

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Virginia special education guide

How evaluations, IEPs, and private placement work in Virginia public schools.

Virginia FIS Waiver guide

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How to choose a special needs school

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IEP process guide

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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Troy

What special needs school paths do Troy families usually compare?
Troy sits in rural Fluvanna County between Charlottesville and Richmond, where Fluvanna County Public Schools leads Child Find and the public continuum. The private day program listed on this page is Lafayette School, which many families review when an IEP team is exploring a more specialized setting. Local supply is modest, so families often coordinate closely with the county team and browse nearby cities for comparisons.
How do Troy parents request Child Find or a special education evaluation?
Fluvanna County Public Schools is obligated to locate students who may need special education, including preschool-age children not meeting developmental milestones. Contact the division to discuss concerns and screening steps. Official guidance is at Fluvanna County Child Find, with broader division information on Fluvanna County Special Education.
How can Fluvanna County families fund a private special education school?
Virginia does not operate a statewide special-needs ESA or voucher. Public funding for a private day placement generally follows an IEP team decision that FAPE cannot be provided in a less restrictive public setting. Some eligible families may also explore Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits for parent-chosen private schools. Review VDOE Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits and ask Lafayette School how public versus private enrollment works.
What questions help compare rural day-school options near Troy?
Ask how academic and functional skills goals are written, who delivers behavioral and related supports, and how progress is reported to families. Request clarity on transportation and waitlists in a small market. Compare Lafayette School with Fluvanna County's proposed continuum using the same questions at each tour.
Where can Fluvanna County parents get free help understanding special education rights?
Virginia's Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center offers free training and confidential assistance for families navigating IEPs and placements. Start at PEATC before major meetings if you want process coaching. Charlottesville and Richmond resources are within driving distance, but your Fluvanna team still owns the public evaluation path.

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