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#312 of 457 private schools in VA

Montessori Academy of Virginia

Elementary School · Chesapeake, VA

A private elementary school in Chesapeake, VA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

Private

1468 KEMPSVILLE RD, Chesapeake, VA 23320

  • 21.6:1 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)
C-1.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,528
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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Diversity Index50%
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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Enrollment108
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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 Montessori Academy of Virginia 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

$81,736

Median home value

$323,800

Median rent

$1,654/mo

College educated

38.3%

Homeownership

64.5%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White68.5%
Black14.8%
Asian7.4%
Hispanic5.6%
Pacific Islander3.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Indian Creek-welcome Baptist Church SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–110.7 mi27Compare →
Centerville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–50.8 mi567Compare →
Tallwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–50.9 mi539Compare →
Greenbrier PrimaryEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–21.0 mi698Compare →

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.

Montessori Academy of Virginia is listed in Chesapeake, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Montessori Academy of Virginia

Montessori Academy of Virginia is a private elementary school in Chesapeake, VA, serving approximately 108 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #312 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Montessori Academy of Virginia

What grades does Montessori Academy of Virginia serve?

Montessori Academy of Virginia serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Montessori Academy of Virginia?

Montessori Academy of Virginia has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Academy of Virginia?

The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Academy of Virginia is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Montessori Academy of Virginia rank in VA?

Montessori Academy of Virginia ranks #312 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Montessori Academy of Virginia's MySchoolScout rating?

Montessori Academy of Virginia has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Montessori Academy of Virginia a private school?

Yes, Montessori Academy of Virginia 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 Montessori Academy of Virginia a religious school?

No, Montessori Academy of Virginia is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
108
Gender Split
19% M / 81% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
191 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chesapeake city
Area population (ZIP 23320)
59,626
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
38.6
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 23320; 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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