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#167 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 36% of private schools
Star of the Sea School
Elementary School · Virginia Beach, VA
A private elementary school in Virginia Beach, VA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
309 15TH ST, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
- 11.5:1 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
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Where Star of the Sea School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,741/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Virginia Beach), 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
$97,945
Median home value
$591,300
Median rent
$1,697/mo
College educated
57%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23451; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.t. Cooke ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Galilee Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Virginia Beach Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 404 | 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.
Star of the Sea School is listed in Virginia Beach, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Star of the Sea School
Star of the Sea School is a private elementary school in Virginia Beach, VA, serving approximately 217 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Star of the Sea School
What grades does Star of the Sea School serve?
Star of the Sea School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Star of the Sea School?
Star of the Sea School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star of the Sea School?
The student-teacher ratio at Star of the Sea School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Star of the Sea School rank in VA?
Star of the Sea School ranks #167 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Star of the Sea School's MySchoolScout rating?
Star of the Sea School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Star of the Sea School a private school?
Yes, Star of the Sea School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Star of the Sea School a religious school?
Star of the Sea School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Virginia Beach city
- Phone
- (757) 428-8400
- Area population (ZIP 23451)
- 44,641
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 23451; 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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