School Choice

School Choice and Homeschool in Virginia

Private school choice programs, charter schools, homeschool rules and private schools in Virginia. Facts as of November 2026.

Choice programs1All limited by eligibility
Charter schoolsAllowedPublic charter law
Homeschool noticeYesTesting: Yes

Private school choice programs

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Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits Program

Tax-credit scholarship Limited Enacted 2012

Donors receive a 65% state tax credit for gifts to approved scholarship foundations, which fund scholarships for students from households at or below 300% of the federal poverty guidelines and students with disabilities attending private schools; credits are capped at $25 million a year.

Va. Code § 58.1-439.25 et seq.; the credit applies to taxable years beginning before January 1, 2028.

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Charter schools

Virginia has a public charter school law.

Official source

Homeschool rules

Parents file an annual notice of intent with the division superintendent by August 15 and show they meet a qualification. By August 1 each year they submit evidence of progress, either a standardized test score or an evaluation. Check your state's law before you start.

Notice: Yes Testing: Yes

Law: Va. Code Ann. § 22.1-254.1. Official source

Private schools in Virginia

The private school list will appear here after the first scheduled update.

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Sources: Virginia Department of Education: Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits Program, Code of Virginia § 58.1-439.26, Code of Virginia § 58.1-439.25, Code of Virginia § 22.1-212.5 (public charter schools), Code of Virginia § 22.1-254.1 (home instruction), NCES Private School Universe Survey. State facts as of November 2026. Check your state's law before you start.