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Virginia Beach Friends School

Quaker (Friends) school · Grades Pre-K–8

Virginia Beach, VA

1537 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Overall grade: B+

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  • A-Years serving families
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What stands out

  • Serving families in Virginia Beach since at least 2011

In Virginia Beach, Virginia, Virginia Beach Friends School is a Quaker private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 81 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 173 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
81
Teachers
10 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 51 girls, 30 boys
Religious affiliation
Quaker (Friends)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
173 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 55% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia (8 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 66% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 73 Christian elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    129’11–12137’13–14163’15–16115’17–1893’19–20113’21–2281’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K42
    K16
    TK10
    112
    28
    39
    43
    55
    65
    77
    86

    Student body

    White94%
    Black4%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    Two or more races1%

    Member of

    • Friends Council on Education
    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Virginia Beach Friends School 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 Virginia Beach Friends School

    What grades does Virginia Beach Friends School serve?

    Virginia Beach Friends School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Virginia Beach Friends School?

    About 81 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Virginia Beach Friends School?

    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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