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#208 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 45% of private schools
Gateway Christian Academy
School · Virginia Beach, VA
A private school in Virginia Beach, VA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
5473 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
- 14.2:1 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.
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Where Gateway 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,741/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Virginia Beach), 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
$69,680
Median home value
$269,400
Median rent
$1,652/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
52.8%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23462; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivermont School - TidewaterPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 3–12 | 0.7 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Chesapeake Bay AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | 1–12 | 1.3 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Easton Preschool at FairlawnEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK | 1.4 mi | 165 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gateway Christian Academy is listed in Virginia Beach, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Gateway Christian Academy
Gateway Christian Academy is a private school in Virginia Beach, VA, serving approximately 238 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #208 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gateway Christian Academy
What grades does Gateway Christian Academy serve?
Gateway Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Gateway Christian Academy?
Gateway Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Christian Academy is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gateway Christian Academy rank in VA?
Gateway Christian Academy ranks #208 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Gateway Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gateway Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Gateway Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Gateway Christian Academy a religious school?
Gateway Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 238
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Virginia Beach city
- Phone
- (757) 499-6551
- Area population (ZIP 23462)
- 67,066
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 23462; 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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