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Student Body

Total Students

35 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

35:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$190.00 per week

School Notes

The New Light Baptist School of Excellence opened its doors in August 1989 with a clear purpose to provide a holistic education to young children with the goal of building and solidifying their foundation.
To fulfill our purpose and meet our goal, New Light became the first black Christian school in Virginia Beach, VA, to utilize the Abeka program.
Abeka provides an excellent curriculum while giving meaning to the 'holistic' approach to education with its significant focus on Praise and Worship.
Observing what God has purposed for the New Light School of Excellence has led an increased growth in our curriculum, students, faculty/staff, and facilities.
Although we have seen this type of growth, each student continues to be enlightened, enriched, and encouraged on a daily basis.

School Motto: It’s Never Too Early to Start Learning

The New Light Baptist School of Excellence opened its doors in August 1989 with a clear purpose to provide a holistic education to young children with the goal of building and solidifying their foundation. To fulfill our purpose and meet our goal, New Light became the first black Christian school in Virginia Beach, VA, to utilize the Abeka program. Abeka provides an excellent curriculum while giving meaning to the 'holistic' approach to education with its significant focus on Praise and Worship. Observing what God has purposed for the New Light School of Excellence has led an increased growth in our curriculum, students, faculty/staff, and facilities. Although we have seen this type of growth, each student continues to be enlightened, enriched, and encouraged on a daily basis.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Bishop Rudolph B. Lewis, Pastor of New Light Baptist Church, who served the community since 1979. -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Virginia Beach, VA is $14,171 for elementary schools and $14,649 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Virginia Beach, VA is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).