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#453 of 457 private schools in VA

Tidewater Classical Academy

School · Virginia Beach, VA

A private school in Virginia Beach, VA serving grades Pre-K – 9th.

Private

1201 ROSEMONT RD, Virginia Beach, VA 23453

  • 65:1 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)
D1.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio65:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
D1.1 / 10
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School Day Length4.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours643.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.8 / 10
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Diversity Index12%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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Enrollment65
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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 Tidewater Classical 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 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

$90,680

Median home value

$322,100

Median rent

$1,723/mo

College educated

33.2%

Homeownership

69.4%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23453; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White93.8%
Two or More3.1%
Black1.5%
Asian1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ivy Leage AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7K–113.2 mi42Compare →
Rivermont School - TidewaterPrivate · tuition6.53–124.4 mi60Compare →
Tabernacle Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5PK–124.8 mi84Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Tidewater Classical Academy is listed in Virginia Beach, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Tidewater Classical Academy

Tidewater Classical Academy is a private school in Virginia Beach, VA, serving approximately 65 students in grades Pre-K-9th with a 65:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #453 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tidewater Classical Academy

What grades does Tidewater Classical Academy serve?

Tidewater Classical Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 9th.

How many students attend Tidewater Classical Academy?

Tidewater Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tidewater Classical Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Tidewater Classical Academy is 65:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Tidewater Classical Academy rank in VA?

Tidewater Classical Academy ranks #453 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Tidewater Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Tidewater Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Tidewater Classical Academy a private school?

Yes, Tidewater Classical Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Tidewater Classical Academy a religious school?

Tidewater Classical Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 9th
Enrollment
65
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
65:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
4.5 hours
Days Per Year
143 days
Setting
Large City
County
Virginia Beach city
Area population (ZIP 23453)
34,545
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
35.8
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 23453; 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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