Cape Henry Collegiate School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
A+Overall grade976 students5 students per teacher
Private schools in Virginia Beach, VA
35 private schools in Virginia Beach, VA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
St. Gregory the Great School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Catholic school in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
A+Overall grade561 students12 students per teacher
Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
86% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Virginia Beach, VA
B+Overall grade476 students13 students per teacher
St. Matthew's School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
A+Overall grade421 students12 students per teacher
St. John the Apostle Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 64% since 2011–12
Virginia Beach, VA
BOverall grade406 students17 students per teacher
Gateway Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
B-Overall grade267 students15 students per teacher
Star of the Sea School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Virginia Beach since at least 2011
Virginia Beach, VA
A+Overall grade213 students12 students per teacher
Courthouse Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Growing: enrollment up 165% since 2011–12
Virginia Beach, VA
AOverall grade106 students8 students per teacher
Bayside Presbyterian Preschool and Kindergarden
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
One of the 3 largest preschools in Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA
B+Overall grade101 students7 students per teacher
Strelitz International Academy
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–5
The only Jewish school in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
AOverall grade101 students6 students per teacher
Tabernacle Baptist Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–11
Smaller classes than 77% of Christian schools in Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA
A+Overall grade101 students7 students per teacher
Chesapeake Bay Academy
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Smaller classes than 74% of special education schools in Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA
AOverall grade90 students4 students per teacher
Virginia Beach Friends School
Quaker (Friends) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Virginia Beach since at least 2011
Virginia Beach, VA
B+Overall grade81 students8 students per teacher
Rivermont Tidewater
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Growing: enrollment up 27% since 2015–16
Virginia Beach, VA
BOverall grade71 students9 students per teacher
London Bridge Baptist Preschool and Kindergarden
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
One of 13 preschools in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
BOverall grade68 students14 students per teacher
Galilee Montessori School
Episcopal · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–3
Growing: enrollment up 50% since 2011–12
Virginia Beach, VA
A-Overall grade45 students9 students per teacher
Victory Innovative Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 91% of Christian schools in Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA
A-Overall grade41 students4 students per teacher
Ivy Leage Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–11
Smaller classes than 92% of Christian schools in Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA
AOverall grade39 students4 students per teacher
Victory Innovative Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
One of 9 Christian schools in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
B+Overall grade39 students10 students per teacher
Montessori Childrens House III
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 2 Montessori schools in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
B+Overall grade33 students9 students per teacher
Bellamy Manor School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Serving families in Virginia Beach since at least 2011
Virginia Beach, VA
B+Overall grade20 students10 students per teacher
Beach Day School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Virginia Beach, VA
A-Overall grade18 students6 students per teacher
Goddard School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
One of 13 preschools in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
B+Overall grade17 students17 students per teacher
Holistic Life Schools
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–1
One of 3 independent schools in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
B+Overall grade17 students9 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Virginia Beach, VA
How many private schools are in Virginia Beach, VA?
35 private schools in Virginia Beach, VA, with about 4,412 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Virginia Beach, VA?
The most common are Christian schools (16), Catholic schools (5), Montessori schools (3), independent schools (2).
Are there private high schools in Virginia Beach, VA?
Yes: 7 private schools in Virginia Beach, VA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Virginia Beach, VA offer pre-K?
29 private schools in Virginia Beach, VA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Virginia Beach, VA have?
The average school has 8.2 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Virginia Beach, VA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.