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#368 of 457 private schools in VA
First Friends Christian Academy
Elementary School · Hampton, VA
A private elementary school in Hampton, VA serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
1062 BIG BETHEL RD, Hampton, VA 23666
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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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.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,140/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hampton), 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
$70,798
Median home value
$241,600
Median rent
$1,439/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23666; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George P. Phenix ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 1,559 | Compare → |
| Christopher C. Kraft ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Alfred S. Forrest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Mary W. Jackson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 338 | 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.
First Friends Christian Academy is listed in Hampton, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Friends Christian Academy
First Friends Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Hampton, VA, serving approximately 35 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #368 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Friends Christian Academy
What grades does First Friends Christian Academy serve?
First Friends Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend First Friends Christian Academy?
First Friends Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Friends Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at First Friends Christian Academy is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First Friends Christian Academy rank in VA?
First Friends Christian Academy ranks #368 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is First Friends Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
First Friends Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Friends Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, First Friends Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is First Friends Christian Academy a religious school?
First Friends Christian Academy has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 35
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampton city
- Phone
- (757) 265-6966
- Area population (ZIP 23666)
- 53,226
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 23666; 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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