Arete Academy is a learner-driven, mastery-based private school with locations in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, VA, serving learners ages 5-18 and their families.
We are a group of educators who place high value on education, character development, and holistic health.
We believe it is the most nurturing, passion-driven environment in the world, and we are thrilled to share it with intentional families in our community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked VA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Yearly Tuition: $12,480
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Arete Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
School Overview
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,480
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Jackie Hill
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Arete Academy cost?
Arete Academy's tuition is approximately $12,480 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Arete Academy?
The acceptance rate of Arete Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
What is Arete Academy's ranking?
Arete Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest average SAT score.
When is the application deadline for Arete Academy?
The application deadline for Arete Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Arete Academy is Greenbrier Christian Academy (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cedar Road Christian Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Great Bridge KinderCare (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Great Bridge KinderCare ![Great Bridge KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "Great Bridge KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
929 Cedar Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 436-4747
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 436-4747
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Cedar Road Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
916 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 549-9553
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 549-9553
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School (chesapeake) ![The Goddard School (chesapeake) Photo]( "The Goddard School (chesapeake) Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
300 Cedar Lane
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-2700
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-2700
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 81 students Sports: 3
884 Bells Mill Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-9550
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-9550
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 68 students
Chesapeake Montessori School
Montessori School
516 Albemarle Dr Ste C
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-7673
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-7673
1 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 117 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Greenbrier Christian Academy ![Greenbrier Christian Academy Photo - The Early Childhood Center at Greenbrier Christian Academy was voted "Best of Chesapeake" in 2009.]( "Greenbrier Christian Academy Photo - The Early Childhood Center at Greenbrier Christian Academy was voted \"Best of Chesapeake\" in 2009.")
(Christian)
311 Kempsville Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9595
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9595
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 557 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Oxford Day School
Alternative School
805 N. Battlefield Blvd #123
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9797
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9797
3.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students Tuition listed
1401 Battlefield Boulevard South
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-1177
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-1177
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1217 Centerville Turnpike N
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 479-1125
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 479-1125
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1316 Campostella Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 201-4759
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 201-4759
4.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cedar Road Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
916 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 549-9553
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 549-9553
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
884 Bells Mill Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-9550
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-9550
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 68 students
Chesapeake Montessori School
Montessori School
516 Albemarle Dr Ste C
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-7673
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-7673
1 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 117 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greenbrier Christian Academy ![Greenbrier Christian Academy Photo - The Early Childhood Center at Greenbrier Christian Academy was voted "Best of Chesapeake" in 2009.]( "Greenbrier Christian Academy Photo - The Early Childhood Center at Greenbrier Christian Academy was voted \"Best of Chesapeake\" in 2009.")
(Christian)
311 Kempsville Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9595
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9595
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 557 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Oxford Day School
Alternative School
805 N. Battlefield Blvd #123
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9797
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-9797
3.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Great Bridge KinderCare ![Great Bridge KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "Great Bridge KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
929 Cedar Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 436-4747
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 436-4747
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Cedar Road Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
916 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 549-9553
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 549-9553
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School (chesapeake) ![The Goddard School (chesapeake) Photo]( "The Goddard School (chesapeake) Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
300 Cedar Lane
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-2700
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-2700
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 81 students Sports: 3
884 Bells Mill Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-9550
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-9550
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 68 students
Chesapeake Montessori School
Montessori School
516 Albemarle Dr Ste C
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-7673
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-7673
1 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 117 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
T S Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
237 Nc 32 South
Sunbury, NC 27979
(252) 465-4091
Sunbury, NC 27979
(252) 465-4091
9035.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Turlington Woods Alternative
Alternative School
629 Turlington Rd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6215
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6215
9040 miles
Kilby Shores Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Kilby Shores Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6214
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6214
9040.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 Walnut Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6226
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6226
9041.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Elephant's Fork Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2316 William Reid Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5250
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5250
9041.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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