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Court Street Academy

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–3

Portsmouth, VA

447 Ct St, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 93% of Christian schools in Virginia
  • The smallest classes of any Christian school in Portsmouth
  • Serving families in Portsmouth since at least 2011

In Portsmouth, Virginia, Court Street Academy is a Baptist private school for students from pre-K through 3rd grade. About 15 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 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–3
Students
15
Teachers
4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 5 girls, 10 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 93% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 73 Christian elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    109’11–12121’13–14114’15–16100’17–1872’19–2013’21–2215’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K6
    K5
    14
    23
    33

    Student body

    White87%
    Black13%

    Member of

    • National Alliance of Christian Schools

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Court Street Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Virginia's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Court Street Academy

    What grades does Court Street Academy serve?

    Court Street Academy serves grades Pre-K–3.

    How many students attend Court Street Academy?

    About 15 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Court Street 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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