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#188 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 41% of private schools
Harbor Point Academy
School · Portsmouth, VA
A private school in Portsmouth, VA serving grades 4th – 12th.
301 FORT LN, Portsmouth, VA 23704
- 8.2:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Harbor Point 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,615/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,739
Median home value
$197,400
Median rent
$1,279/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
38%
Poverty rate
27.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23704; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Point Behavior Health CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | 4–12 | 0.0 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Dominion AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | 1–12 | 2.4 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Portsmouth Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Norfolk Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 516 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Harbor Point Academy is listed in Portsmouth, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Harbor Point Academy
Harbor Point Academy is a private school in Portsmouth, VA, serving approximately 102 students in grades 4th-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harbor Point Academy
What grades does Harbor Point Academy serve?
Harbor Point Academy serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Harbor Point Academy?
Harbor Point Academy has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harbor Point Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Harbor Point Academy is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Harbor Point Academy rank in VA?
Harbor Point Academy ranks #188 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Harbor Point Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Harbor Point Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Harbor Point Academy a private school?
Yes, Harbor Point Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Harbor Point Academy a religious school?
No, Harbor Point Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 102
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 183 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Portsmouth city
- Phone
- (757) 391-6569
- Area population (ZIP 23704)
- 19,235
- Area average commute
- 23.7 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 23704; 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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