Very Good

#102 of 457 private schools in VA

Top 22% of private schools

Veritas Collegiate Academy

School

1832 ELBOW RD, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

3.9:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

3.9:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Virginia private schools

#102 of 457

In Chesapeake

#2 of 12

public schools

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About Veritas Collegiate Academy

Veritas Collegiate Academy is a private school in Chesapeake, VA. Veritas Collegiate Academy serves approximately 77 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Veritas Collegiate Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 457 private schools in VA.

How it compares1.1 pts above VA schools

7.3

This school 7.3 · Very Good
VA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 77 students, Veritas Collegiate Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 3.9:1 students to teachers, Veritas Collegiate Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Veritas Collegiate Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Veritas Collegiate Academy compares to 45 public schools serving similar grades in Chesapeake, VA

Student-Teacher Ratio

3.9:1

This School

15.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

902

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.3

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 53.2% vs 0%

Black 22.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 13% vs 0%

Asian 3.9% vs 0%

Veritas Collegiate Academy Chesapeake Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Veritas Collegiate Academy (this school)	—	77	3.9:1	7.3
Butts Road Intermediate	1.8 mi	575	17.4:1	7.5
Butts Road Primary	2.7 mi	538	16.3:1	6.6
Greenbrier Middle	3.2 mi	790	12.3:1	6.9
Greenbrier Primary	3.3 mi	698	17.9:1	5.6
Great Bridge Middle	4.1 mi	1,294	15.4:1	7.4
Greenbrier Intermediate	4.1 mi	622	20.1:1	6.0
B.M. Williams Primary	4.5 mi	834	13.9:1	7.3
Oscar F. Smith High	4.6 mi	2,313	14.1:1	7.7
Great Bridge Primary	4.7 mi	668	19.1:1	5.2
Great Bridge Intermediate	5.0 mi	727	19.1:1	7.2
Great Bridge High	5.1 mi	1,530	13.8:1	8.2
Indian River Middle	5.5 mi	763	12.9:1	4.7
Indian River High	5.5 mi	1,695	13.9:1	7.0
Sparrow Road Intermediate	5.7 mi	433	15.5:1	4.9
Georgetown Primary	5.8 mi	772	14.8:1	5.1
Crestwood Intermediate	6.0 mi	692	15.7:1	6.3
George W. Carver Intermediate	6.3 mi	523	14.9:1	4.2
Crestwood Middle	6.3 mi	560	11.9:1	5.2
Southeastern Elementary	6.3 mi	782	15:1	7.7
Portlock Primary	6.4 mi	547	13.7:1	7.1

Showing 20 of 45 schools. View all schools in Chesapeake

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

A+ 9.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 3.9:1

Instructional Commitment

C- 1.8 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,008

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 65%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 5.7 / 10

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Enrollment 77

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 53.2%

Black 22.1%

Hispanic 13.0%

Two or More 5.2%

Asian 3.9%

Pacific Islander 2.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1832 ELBOW RD, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Veritas Collegiate Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. GREAT BRIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.8/10, 3.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, ATLANTIC SHORES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 1.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Chesapeake, see our Chesapeake schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
TIDEWATER ADVENTIST ACADEMY Chesapeake	1.5 mi	52	5.6
ATLANTIC SHORES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Chesapeake	1.5 mi	738	6.4
MT PLEASANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Chesapeake	1.8 mi	234	4.9
Butts Road Intermediate Chesapeake	1.8 mi	575	7.5
Centerville Elementary Virginia Beach	2.2 mi	567	8.1
INDIAN CREEK-WELCOME BAPTIST CHURCH SCHOOL Chesapeake	2.2 mi	27	—
MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF VIRGINIA Chesapeake	2.5 mi	108	5.8
Butts Road Primary Chesapeake	2.7 mi	538	6.6
Tallwood High Virginia Beach	3.1 mi	1,875	7.7
Tallwood Elementary Virginia Beach	3.0 mi	539	8.7
Glenwood Elementary Virginia Beach	3.0 mi	979	8.5
GREAT BRIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Chesapeake	3.2 mi	139	6.8
Salem High Virginia Beach	3.4 mi	1,675	8.1
Salem Middle Virginia Beach	3.5 mi	1,099	7.2
KEMPSVILLE ACADEMY INC Virginia Beach	3.8 mi	14	—
Greenbrier Primary Chesapeake	3.3 mi	698	5.6
Brandon Middle Virginia Beach	3.8 mi	1,022	5.7
Greenbrier Middle Chesapeake	3.2 mi	790	6.9
Salem Elementary Virginia Beach	3.7 mi	572	7.6
Rosemont Forest Elementary Virginia Beach	3.9 mi	504	8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 23320 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,736

Median Home Value

$323,800

Median Rent

$1,654/mo

Population

59,626

College Educated

38.3%

Homeownership

64.5%

Avg Commute

23.6 min

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Median Age

38.6

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GRAFTON-RUTH BIRCH CAMPUS Winchester, VA	71	7.3
GRAFTON INTEGRATED HEALTH NETWORK - WINCHESTER Winchester, VA	71	7.4
LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY OF FREDERICKSBURG Fredericksburg, VA	95	7.4
TABERNACLE BAPTIST ACADEMY Virginia Beach, VA	84	7.5
VIENNA ADVENTIST ACADEMY Vienna, VA	68	7.1
ALTERNATIVE PATHS TRAINING SCHOOL -STAFF EAST/WEST Fredericksburg, VA	66	7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Veritas Collegiate Academy

What grades does Veritas Collegiate Academy serve?

Veritas Collegiate Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Veritas Collegiate Academy?

Veritas Collegiate Academy has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Veritas Collegiate Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Veritas Collegiate Academy is 3.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Veritas Collegiate Academy rank in VA?

Veritas Collegiate Academy ranks #102 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Veritas Collegiate Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Veritas Collegiate Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Veritas Collegiate Academy a private school?

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

Is Veritas Collegiate Academy a religious school?

Veritas Collegiate Academy has a Other Religious religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 3 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 27 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment: 77
Gender Split: 57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 20
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Other Religious
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 144 days
Setting: Fringe Rural
County: Chesapeake city
Phone: (757) 410-5095

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