Top 5 Best Newport News Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 22 private schools serving 2,656 students in Newport News, VA (there are 50 public schools, serving 26,020 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Newport News, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Newport News, VA include Peninsula Catholic High School, Hampton Roads Academy and Our Lady Of Mount Carmel.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
59% of private schools in Newport News, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top Ranked Newport News Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Peninsula Catholic High School
Peninsula Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
600 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-7247
Grades: 8-12
| 283 students
Hampton Roads International Montessori School
Hampton Roads International Montessori School Photo - Our students love coming to school! They are engaged; exploring, learning, growing and becoming independent by using interactive materials and hands-on experiences beginning at 16 months and continuing through 12 years of age. #HRIMS #HamptonRoadsInternationalMontessoriSchool
Montessori School
(2)
11790 Jefferson Ave, Ste. 200
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 873-8950
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
Denbigh Baptist Christian School
Denbigh Baptist Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
13010 Mitchell Point Road
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 249-2654
Grades: PK-12
| 273 students
Hampton Roads Academy
Hampton Roads Academy Photo
739 Academy Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Grades: PK-12
| 641 students
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Photo - For Jesus Christ Our Lord and Savior...the reason we do what we do at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School.
(Catholic)
(4)
52 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-2754
Grades: PK-8
| 367 students
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School is located on River Rd., overlooking the James River in the historic Huntington Heights neighborhood of Newport News.
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(4)
6812 River Road
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 245-2576
Grades: PK-8
| 175 students
Warwick River Christian School
Warwick River Christian School Photo - The Middle School Chorus was one of just 16 schools chosen to participate in the Field Studies International, Inc. National Christian Middle School Chorus.
(Mennonite)
252 Lucas Creek Road
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 877-2941
Grades: PK-4
| 87 students
The Academy At Leeshall
Special Education School
17579 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23603
(757) 369-5304
Grades: 5-12
| 101 students
Calvary Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1200 17th St
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 782-4492
Grades: PK-8
| 38 students
Denbigh Christian Academy
Denbigh Christian Academy Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
(1)
1233 Shields Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-8661
Grades: PK-K
| 112 students
East End Academy
Special Education School
2000 27th St
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 247-0039
Grades: 2-10
| 23 students
3628 Campbell Rd
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 833-7261
Grades: PK-3
| 43 students
Garden Of Children
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
4 Hoopes Rd
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 877-7251
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
Holloman Child Development & Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
14102 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-0862
Grades: PK-K
| 68 students
Ivy Baptist Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
50 Maple Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 245-1781
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students
J. Clyde Morris KinderCare
J. Clyde Morris KinderCare Photo - J. Clyde Morris KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
6 Sierra Dr.
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 596-1532
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Newport News/Denbigh KinderCare
Newport News/Denbigh KinderCare Photo
Daycare / Preschool
12707 Jefferson Ave.
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 875-9580
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Oyster Point Academy
Special Education School
766 J Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 594-1580
Grades: 3-12
| 31 students
Resurrection Lutheran School & Child Care
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
765 J Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-5808
Grades: PK
| 19 students
Rhema Christian Center Academy
(Christian)
(2)
1700 27th St
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 244-1258
Grades: PK-3
| 47 students
Riverside Child Development & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
11879 Canon Blvd
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 594-3300
Grades: NS-3
| 94 students
Warwick Kids Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
(1)
9288 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 247-3360
Grades: PK-K
| 76 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Newport News, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
653 Baxter Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 249-2323
Grades: PK-7
| 229 students
1116 Briarfield Rd
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 826-4074
Grades: NS-1
| 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Newport News, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Newport News, VA include Peninsula Catholic High School, Hampton Roads Academy and Our Lady Of Mount Carmel.
How many private schools are located in Newport News, VA?
22 private schools are located in Newport News, VA.
How diverse are private schools in Newport News, VA?
Newport News, VA private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Newport News, VA go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Newport News, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newport News, VA?
59% of private schools in Newport News, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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