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#162 of 457 private schools in VA

Top 35% of private schools

Great Bridge Christian Academy

School · Chesapeake, VA

A private school in Chesapeake, VA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

700 MOUNT PLEASANT RD, Chesapeake, VA 23322

  • 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
B5.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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School Day Length7.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,278
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.5 / 10
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Diversity Index43%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment139
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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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The neighborhood

Where Great Bridge 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,087/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chesapeake), 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

$133,522

Median home value

$448,000

Median rent

$1,870/mo

College educated

41.5%

Homeownership

89.3%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23322; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White74.1%
Black9.4%
Hispanic5.8%
Asian5.8%
Two or More5.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Great Hope Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3PK–122.2 mi104Compare →
Veritas Collegiate AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3K–123.2 mi77Compare →
Indian Creek-welcome Baptist Church SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–113.7 mi27Compare →
Atlantic Shores Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4PK–124.1 mi738Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Great Bridge Christian Academy is listed in Chesapeake, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Great Bridge Christian Academy

Great Bridge Christian Academy is a private school in Chesapeake, VA, serving approximately 139 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Great Bridge Christian Academy

What grades does Great Bridge Christian Academy serve?

Great Bridge Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Great Bridge Christian Academy?

Great Bridge Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Bridge Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Great Bridge 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.

How does Great Bridge Christian Academy rank in VA?

Great Bridge Christian Academy ranks #162 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Great Bridge Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Great Bridge Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Great Bridge Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Great Bridge 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 Great Bridge Christian Academy a religious school?

Great Bridge Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
139
Gender Split
41% M / 59% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7.1 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Chesapeake city
Area population (ZIP 23322)
66,079
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
40.6
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.
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 23322; 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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