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#82 of 457 private schools in VA

Top 18% of private schools

Cedar Road Christian Academy

Elementary School

916 CEDAR RD, Chesapeake, VA 23322

Private

Enrollment

71

Student-Teacher

7.4:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Virginia private schools

#82 of 457

In Chesapeake

#1 of 12

public schools

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Cedar Road Christian Academy

7.5/10

Elementary School in Chesapeake · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.2/10

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2.7/10

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About Cedar Road Christian Academy

Cedar Road Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Chesapeake, VA. Cedar Road Christian Academy serves approximately 71 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Cedar Road Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 457 private schools in VA.

How it compares1.3 pts above VA schools
  • This school 7.5 · Very Good
  • VA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 71 students, Cedar Road Christian Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 7.4:1 students to teachers, Cedar Road Christian Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Cedar Road Christian Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Cedar Road Christian Academy compares to 28 public schools serving similar grades in Chesapeake, VA

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
This School
vs
16:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
71
This School
vs
643
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.5
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 52.1% vs 0%
White 43.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.2% vs 0%
Cedar Road Christian Academy Chesapeake Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Cedar Road Christian Academy (this school) 7.5
Great Bridge Primary 5.2
Cedar Road Elementary 7.7
Great Bridge Intermediate 7.2
Crestwood Intermediate 6.3
Grassfield Elementary 7.9
B.M. Williams Primary 7.3
Butts Road Primary 6.6
Deep Creek Central Elementary 7.8
Southeastern Elementary 7.7
Greenbrier Primary 5.6
Deep Creek Elementary 7.7
Butts Road Intermediate 7.5
Portlock Primary 7.1
G.A. Treakle Elementary 7.5
Greenbrier Intermediate 6.0
George W. Carver Intermediate 4.2
Camelot Elementary 6.7
Georgetown Primary 5.1
Hickory Elementary 8.4
Truitt Intermediate 4.3

Showing 20 of 28 schools. View all schools in Chesapeake

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,424
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.7 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 54%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.3 / 10
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Enrollment 71
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in VA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 52.1%
White 43.7%
Hispanic 4.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

916 CEDAR RD, Chesapeake, VA 23322

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cedar Road Christian Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Grassfield Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 3.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Cedar Road Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 1.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, B.M. Williams Primary (rated 7.3/10, 3.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Chesapeake, see our Chesapeake schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Great Bridge Primary Chesapeake 1.1 mi 5.2
GREAT BRIDGE PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL Chesapeake 1.2 mi 2.7
Cedar Road Elementary Chesapeake 1.8 mi 7.7
Oscar F. Smith High Chesapeake 2.2 mi 7.7
GREAT BRIDGE PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Chesapeake 2.1 mi
Great Bridge Middle Chesapeake 2.1 mi 7.4
Great Bridge High Chesapeake 2.4 mi 8.2
Great Bridge Intermediate Chesapeake 2.4 mi 7.2
CHESAPEAKE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Chesapeake 2.4 mi 6.3
Grassfield High Chesapeake 2.6 mi 8.2
Crestwood Intermediate Chesapeake 3.4 mi 6.3
B.M. Williams Primary Chesapeake 3.5 mi 7.3
MONTESSOURI LAB SCHOOL Chesapeake 3.6 mi
Crestwood Middle Chesapeake 3.7 mi 5.2
GREAT HOPE BAPTIST SCHOOL Chesapeake 3.6 mi 6.3
GREAT BRIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Chesapeake 3.3 mi 6.8
Grassfield Elementary Chesapeake 3.5 mi 7.9
Greenbrier Middle Chesapeake 4.2 mi 6.9
Butts Road Primary Chesapeake 3.9 mi 6.6
Hugo A. Owens Middle Chesapeake 4.0 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 23322 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$133,522

Median Home Value

$448,000

Median Rent

$1,870/mo

Population

66,079

College Educated

41.5%

Homeownership

89.3%

Avg Commute

28.2 min

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Median Age

40.6

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BLUE RIDGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Lynchburg, VA 7.3
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MONTESSORI ACADEMY AT BELMONT GREENE Ashburn, VA 7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cedar Road Christian Academy

What grades does Cedar Road Christian Academy serve?

Cedar Road Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Cedar Road Christian Academy?

Cedar Road Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Road Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Road Christian Academy is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cedar Road Christian Academy rank in VA?

Cedar Road Christian Academy ranks #82 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Cedar Road Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Cedar Road Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cedar Road Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Cedar Road Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Assembly of God affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Cedar Road Christian Academy a religious school?

Cedar Road Christian Academy has a Assembly of God religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
53 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
24 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
42 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
71
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Assembly of God
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chesapeake city

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