Below Average
#429 of 457 private schools in VA
Christopher Academy
Elementary School · Portsmouth, VA
A private elementary school in Portsmouth, VA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3300 CEDAR LN, Portsmouth, VA 23703
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Christopher Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,615/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portsmouth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,804
Median home value
$273,700
Median rent
$1,377/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 760 | Compare → |
| Toras ChaimPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Sweethaven Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Western Branch IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 3–5 | 1.3 mi | 771 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Christopher Academy is listed in Portsmouth, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Christopher Academy
Christopher Academy is a private elementary school in Portsmouth, VA, serving approximately 125 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #429 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Christopher Academy
What grades does Christopher Academy serve?
Christopher Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Christopher Academy?
Christopher Academy has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christopher Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Christopher Academy is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Christopher Academy rank in VA?
Christopher Academy ranks #429 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Christopher Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Christopher Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Christopher Academy a private school?
Yes, Christopher Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Christopher Academy a religious school?
No, Christopher Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 125
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Portsmouth city
- Phone
- (757) 484-6776
- Area population (ZIP 23703)
- 26,364
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23703; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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