Hampton Roads Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Newport News, VA
730 Academy Ln, Newport News, VA 23602
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Newport News since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Hampton Roads Academy is an independent private school in Newport News, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 571 students and around 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 169 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–12
- Students
- 571
- Teachers
- 68.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 286 girls, 285 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 169 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about Hampton Roads Academy.
How it compares
- Larger than 81% of independent schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 42 independent schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Hampton Roads 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 Hampton Roads Academy
What grades does Hampton Roads Academy serve?
Hampton Roads Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Hampton Roads Academy?
About 571 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Hampton Roads 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.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
East End Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in Virginia
Newport News, VA1.0 mi
East End Academy
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Newport News, VA1.0 mi
Hampton Roads International Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–7
The only Montessori school in Newport News
Newport News, VA1.4 mi
Denbigh Baptist Christian School
Baptist school · Grades K–12
The largest Christian school in Newport News
Newport News, VA1.6 mi
Peninsula School at the Faison Center
Special education school · Grades K–12
One of 2 special education schools in Newport News
Newport News, VA1.7 mi
Summit Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 39% since 2015–16
Yorktown, VA2.8 mi