Tel: (804)438-5575
- Chesapeake Academy is an independent, coeducational day school serving a diverse population of Pre-Kindergarten 3 & 4 years through Eighth Grade students in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula of Virginia.
- The school prepares each student for their future academic, ethical, social, and physical endeavors in an intellectually challenging environment with a unique curriculum grounded in a nurturing, family-oriented atmosphere.
- The Academy prepares each student for their secondary school of choice.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) Educational Records Bureau |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1889 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 111 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 3%
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| Average Class Size | 10 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Chesapeake Academy students follow both a casual dress code as well as a formal dress code for certain days of the school year.) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Pre-Kindergarten 3 & 4 $5,850 Grades Kindergarten through Four $10,295 Grades Five through Eight $10,870 |
| Admissions Director | Hilary Scott |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 13 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | 8th grade week-long field study trip in South Florida (Seacamp), Blue/White Intramural Competitions, Community Service, Drama, Early Childhood Enrichment Series, Field Trips, Middle School Inward Bound, Music/Chorus/Instrumental Instruction, Osprey Chorus, Performing Arts and Lecture Series (PALS), Student Council, Tone Chime Choir, Yearbook Drama, Field Trips, Osprey Chorus, Yearbook, 8th grade week-long field study trip in South Florida (Seacamp), Blue/White Intramural Competitions, Community Service, Early Childhood Enrichment Series, Middle School Inward Bound, Music/Chorus/Instrumental Instruction, Performing Arts and Lecture Series (PALS), Student Council, Tone Chime Choir, |
School Notes
- When choosing the right educational environment to meet the needs of your child(ren), keep in mind the caliber of students that attend Chesapeake Academy. These students are: Committed to learning; Eager to meet new people; Of strong ethical character; Well-rounded, with varied interests and talents; Excited about becoming part of a close-knit community; and, Interested in developing themselves to the fullest through academic challenge, athletic competition, and artistic exploration.
Nearby Private Schools
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The nearest high school is Christchurch School (7.7 miles away)
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The nearest elementary school is The Northern Neck Montessori School (4.6 miles away)
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The nearest preschool is Gloucester Montessori School (10.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
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KilmarnockThe Northern Neck Montessori SchoolMontessori SchoolGrades: K-2 | 21 students
4.6 miles
Po Box 1003
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804)435-35034.6K-2
21 -
ChristchurchGrades: 9-12 | 210 students
7.7 miles
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804)758-23067.79-12
210 -
GloucesterGloucester Montessori SchoolMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-3 | 23 students
10.5 miles
Po Box 1510
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804)693-645510.5PK-3
23 -
GloucesterMajesty Christian AcademyDaycare / Preschool (Baptist)Grades: K | 29 students
12.4 miles
10487 Harcum Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804)694-525812.4K
29 -
GloucesterGrades: PK-8 | 147 students
16.8 miles
7936 John Clayton Memorial Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804)693-382516.8PK-8
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