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#143 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 31% of private schools
Virginia Beach Friends School
Elementary School · Virginia Beach, VA
A private elementary school in Virginia Beach, VA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1537 LASKIN RD, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
- 7.7:1 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 Virginia Beach Friends School 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,741/100K
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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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linkhorn Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Cape Henry Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 982 | Compare → |
| W.t. Cooke ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Galilee Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 38 | 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.
Virginia Beach Friends School is listed in Virginia Beach, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Virginia Beach Friends School
Virginia Beach Friends School is a private elementary school in Virginia Beach, VA, serving approximately 113 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Virginia Beach Friends School
What grades does Virginia Beach Friends School serve?
Virginia Beach Friends School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Virginia Beach Friends School?
Virginia Beach Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Beach Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Beach Friends School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Virginia Beach Friends School rank in VA?
Virginia Beach Friends School ranks #143 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Virginia Beach Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
Virginia Beach Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Virginia Beach Friends School a private school?
Yes, Virginia Beach Friends School is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Virginia Beach Friends School a religious school?
Virginia Beach Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 187 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Virginia Beach city
- Phone
- (757) 428-7534
- 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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