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Abby's Ark Early Learning Center

601 Washington St Portsmouth, VA 23704

Tel: (757) 393-5818

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Abby's Ark Early Learning Center in Portsmouth, VA, offers early childhood education for students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a city–based setting.
The school enrolls 16 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 2 teachers.
Abby's Ark has a Christian affiliation and is located in the Olde Towne neighborhood of Portsmouth.
The student body is 80% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for diversity.
Tuition costs align with the local average for Portsmouth elementary private schools, which is $7,690.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Abby's Ark Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Abby's Ark Early Learning Center
Pre-K	10
Kind	6

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Student Body

Total Students

16 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

80%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Abby's Ark Early Learning Center?

The application deadline for Abby's Ark Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Abby's Ark Early Learning Center located?

Abby's Ark Early Learning Center is located in the Olde Towne neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA. There are 1 other private schools located in Olde Towne.

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The average private school tuition in Portsmouth, VA is $7,690 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).