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Denbigh Christian Academy
Elementary School · Newport News, VA
A private elementary school in Newport News, VA serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
1233 SHIELDS RD, Newport News, VA 23608
Academics
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Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
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Where Denbigh Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,173/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newport News), 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
$67,556
Median home value
$243,300
Median rent
$1,245/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
51.4%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23608; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richneck ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| George J. Mcintosh ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Oliver C. Greenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| First Baptist Church Denbigh Child Devt Center andPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 2.3 mi | 7 | 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.
Denbigh Christian Academy is listed in Newport News, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Denbigh Christian Academy
Denbigh Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Newport News, VA, serving approximately 19 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Denbigh Christian Academy
What grades does Denbigh Christian Academy serve?
Denbigh Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Denbigh Christian Academy?
Denbigh Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 19 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denbigh Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Denbigh Christian Academy is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Denbigh Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Denbigh Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Church 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 Denbigh Christian Academy a religious school?
Denbigh Christian Academy has a Church of God religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 19
- Gender Split
- 32% M / 68% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Church of God
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Newport News city
- Phone
- (757) 874-8661
- Area population (ZIP 23608)
- 43,841
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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.
- 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 23608; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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