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#225 of 457 private schools in VA

Top 49% of private schools

Great Hope Baptist School

School

1401 BATTLEFIELD BLVD SOUTH,, Chesapeake, VA 23322

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

104

Student-Teacher

8.1:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

104

Student-Teacher

8.1:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Virginia private schools

#225 of 457

In Chesapeake

#6 of 12

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About Great Hope Baptist School

Great Hope Baptist School is a private school in Chesapeake, VA. Great Hope Baptist School serves approximately 104 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Great Hope Baptist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #225 of 457 private schools in VA.

How it comparesOn par with VA schools

6.3

This school 6.3 · Average
VA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 104 students, Great Hope Baptist School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 8.1:1 students to teachers, Great Hope Baptist School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Great Hope Baptist School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Great Hope Baptist School compares to 45 public schools serving similar grades in Chesapeake, VA

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.1:1

This School

15.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

104

This School

902

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.3

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 93.3% vs 0%

Black 1.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 1% vs 0%

Great Hope Baptist School Chesapeake Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Great Hope Baptist School (this school)	—	104	8.1:1	6.3
Great Bridge Intermediate	1.2 mi	727	19.1:1	7.2
Great Bridge High	1.2 mi	1,530	13.8:1	8.2
Southeastern Elementary	1.3 mi	782	15:1	7.7
Hickory Middle	1.7 mi	1,298	14:1	7.8
Hickory High	2.0 mi	1,606	14.7:1	8.5
Great Bridge Middle	2.3 mi	1,294	15.4:1	7.4
Butts Road Primary	2.7 mi	538	16.3:1	6.6
Great Bridge Primary	3.1 mi	668	19.1:1	5.2
Hickory Elementary	3.1 mi	649	17.5:1	8.4
Butts Road Intermediate	3.8 mi	575	17.4:1	7.5
Oscar F. Smith High	4.8 mi	2,313	14.1:1	7.7
Cedar Road Elementary	5.3 mi	940	17.4:1	7.7
Grassfield High	5.8 mi	2,306	16:1	8.2
Greenbrier Middle	5.8 mi	790	12.3:1	6.9
B.M. Williams Primary	6.0 mi	834	13.9:1	7.3
Greenbrier Primary	6.4 mi	698	17.9:1	5.6
Crestwood Intermediate	6.6 mi	692	15.7:1	6.3
Grassfield Elementary	6.6 mi	1,347	18.2:1	7.9
Crestwood Middle	6.9 mi	560	11.9:1	5.2
Hugo A. Owens Middle	7.5 mi	1,307	15.6:1	7.4

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

B+ 6.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.1:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.8 / 10

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School Day Length 7.1 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,263.8

Diversity & Inclusion

C 2.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 13%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 104

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 93.3%

Two or More 3.8%

Black 1.9%

Hispanic 1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1401 BATTLEFIELD BLVD SOUTH,, Chesapeake, VA 23322

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Great Hope Baptist School may also want to explore other schools in the area. VERITAS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY (rated 7.3/10, 5.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, GREAT BRIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.8/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Chesapeake, see our Chesapeake schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Great Bridge Intermediate Chesapeake	1.2 mi	727	7.2
Southeastern Elementary Chesapeake	1.3 mi	782	7.7
Great Bridge High Chesapeake	1.2 mi	1,530	8.2
Hickory Middle Chesapeake	1.7 mi	1,298	7.8
Hickory High Chesapeake	2.0 mi	1,606	8.5
GREAT BRIDGE PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Chesapeake	2.2 mi	16	—
GREAT BRIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Chesapeake	2.2 mi	139	6.8
Great Bridge Middle Chesapeake	2.3 mi	1,294	7.4
Butts Road Primary Chesapeake	2.7 mi	538	6.6
GREAT BRIDGE PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL Chesapeake	3.0 mi	35	2.7
Hickory Elementary Chesapeake	3.1 mi	649	8.4
Great Bridge Primary Chesapeake	3.1 mi	668	5.2
CEDAR ROAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Chesapeake	3.6 mi	71	7.5
Butts Road Intermediate Chesapeake	3.8 mi	575	7.5
MT PLEASANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Chesapeake	3.9 mi	234	4.9
DISCOVER LEARNING CENTER Chesapeake	4.5 mi	7	—
HICKORY RIDGE ACADEMY Chesapeake	4.8 mi	5	—
Oscar F. Smith High Chesapeake	4.8 mi	2,313	7.7
VERITAS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY Chesapeake	5.4 mi	77	7.3
Greenbrier Middle Chesapeake	5.8 mi	790	6.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 23322 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$133,522

Median Home Value

$448,000

Median Rent

$1,870/mo

Population

66,079

College Educated

41.5%

Homeownership

89.3%

Avg Commute

28.2 min

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Median Age

40.6

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CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Triangle, VA	78	6.3
CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL New Canton, VA	63	6.3
APPOMATTOX CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Appomattox, VA	66	6.2
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rockingham, VA	107	6.2
DOMINION RIDGE ACADEMY Front Royal, VA	127	6.2
PALM TREE SCHOOL Fairfax, VA	64	6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Great Hope Baptist School

What grades does Great Hope Baptist School serve?

Great Hope Baptist School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Great Hope Baptist School?

Great Hope Baptist School has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Hope Baptist School?

The student-teacher ratio at Great Hope Baptist School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Great Hope Baptist School rank in VA?

Great Hope Baptist School ranks #225 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Great Hope Baptist School's MySchoolScout rating?

Great Hope Baptist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Great Hope Baptist School a private school?

Yes, Great Hope Baptist School 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 Hope Baptist School a religious school?

Great Hope Baptist School has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 33 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 30 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 104
Gender Split: 59% M / 41% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 13
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Baptist
School Day: 7.1 hours
Days Per Year: 178 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Chesapeake city
Phone: (757) 482-1177

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