Chesapeake Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Irvington, VA
107 Steamboat Rd, Irvington, VA 22480
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 80% of independent schools in Virginia
- Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Irvington since at least 2011
In Irvington, Virginia, Chesapeake Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 116 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of independent elementary schools in Virginia. Enrollment is up about 22% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 177 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 116
- Teachers
- 22.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 50 girls, 66 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 80% of independent elementary schools in Virginia (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 53% of independent elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 51 independent elementary schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Chesapeake Academy whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Chesapeake Academy
What grades does Chesapeake Academy serve?
Chesapeake Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Chesapeake Academy?
About 116 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Chesapeake Academy?
Call the 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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