Very Good
#138 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 30% of private schools
Ocean View Christian Academy
School · Norfolk, VA
A private school in Norfolk, VA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
9504 SELBY PL, Norfolk, VA 23503
- 8.3:1 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 Ocean View 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,246/100K
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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
$62,428
Median home value
$273,100
Median rent
$1,195/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
49%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23503; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willoughby Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK | 0.8 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Norfolk Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Norfolk Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| Norfolk Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 516 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ocean View Christian Academy is listed in Norfolk, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ocean View Christian Academy
Ocean View Christian Academy is a private school in Norfolk, VA, serving approximately 150 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ocean View Christian Academy
What grades does Ocean View Christian Academy serve?
Ocean View Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Ocean View Christian Academy?
Ocean View Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean View Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean View Christian Academy is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ocean View Christian Academy rank in VA?
Ocean View Christian Academy ranks #138 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Ocean View Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ocean View Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ocean View Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Ocean View Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ocean View Christian Academy a religious school?
Ocean View Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 150
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Norfolk city
- Phone
- (757) 583-1808
- Area population (ZIP 23503)
- 30,559
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 23503; 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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