Very Good
#59 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 13% of private schools
Walsingham Academy
School · Williamsburg, VA
A private school in Williamsburg, VA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1100 JAMESTOWN RD, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- 4.7:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Walsingham 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,410/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Williamsburg), 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
$103,507
Median home value
$413,500
Median rent
$1,425/mo
College educated
52%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23185; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Providence Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 209 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Walsingham Academy is listed in Williamsburg, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Walsingham Academy
Walsingham Academy is a private school in Williamsburg, VA, serving approximately 462 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walsingham Academy
What grades does Walsingham Academy serve?
Walsingham Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Walsingham Academy?
Walsingham Academy has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walsingham Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Walsingham Academy is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Walsingham Academy rank in VA?
Walsingham Academy ranks #59 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Walsingham Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Walsingham Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Walsingham Academy a private school?
Yes, Walsingham Academy 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 Walsingham Academy a religious school?
Walsingham Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 462
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Williamsburg city
- Phone
- (757) 229-6026
- Area population (ZIP 23185)
- 54,411
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 23185; 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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