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#313 of 457 private schools in VA

Shore Christian Academy

Elementary School · Exmore, VA

A private elementary school in Exmore, VA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

11624 OCCOHANNOCK RD, Exmore, VA 23350

  • 6.9:1 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)
A-7.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.6 / 10
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Diversity Index19%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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Enrollment55
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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 Shore 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,128/100K

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

$51,667

Median home value

$180,100

Median rent

$674/mo

College educated

29.2%

Homeownership

54.7%

Poverty rate

18.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White89.1%
Asian10.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Occohannock ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–60.9 mi368Compare →
Broadwater AcademyPrivate · tuition4.7privatePK–121.3 mi271Compare →
Montessori Children's House of FranktownPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–65.0 mi29Compare →

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.

Shore Christian Academy is listed in Exmore, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Shore Christian Academy

Shore Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Exmore, VA, serving approximately 55 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shore Christian Academy

What grades does Shore Christian Academy serve?

Shore Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Shore Christian Academy?

Shore Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shore Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Shore Christian Academy is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Shore Christian Academy rank in VA?

Shore Christian Academy ranks #313 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Shore Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Shore Christian Academy 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 Shore Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Shore 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 Shore Christian Academy a religious school?

Shore Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
55
Gender Split
40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Northampton County
Area population (ZIP 23350)
2,993
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
47.3
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 23350; 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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