Tidewater Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 170 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,250
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Tidewater Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Tidewater Academy
Pre-K	13
Kind	17
1	13
2	10
3	13
4	8
5	10
6	12
7	16
8	14
9	13
10	11
11	10
12	10

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Grade 1 is one of the largest grades at Tidewater Academy, with 13 students.

Year Founded

1964

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Student Body

Total Students

170 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

20%

Average Class Size

12 students

Average SAT score

1200

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP CalculusAP English LAnguage

AP English LiteratureAP Government

AP US History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
Virginia Independent School Association (VISA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,250

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Tuition Notes

K - $5,200 Grades 1-5 - $6,150 Grades 6-12 $6,250

College Acceptance Rate

95%

Admissions Director

Emily Pittman

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

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BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

SoftballTennis

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

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Blue Crab BowlForensics

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School Notes

Tidewater Academy, located in Sussex County, Virginia along US Route 460, has been serving students in central and southeastern Virginia for over 50 years. Tidewater's PreK-Grade 12 classrooms are extraordinary places of learning, where students are happy, confident, and enthusiastic learners and caring educators are excited about teaching. Talented faculty and staff provide students with high academic and behavioral expectations, and a solid educational foundation. With an average of 10 students per teacher, Tidewater Academy's small classes promote focused attention, individual instruction, and academic success. Tidewater also offers a variety of competitive athletic teams for both boys and girls, and many teams have won their conference championships.
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Tidewater's Goals

Provide a thorough academic education with emphasis on preparation for college.
Build an understanding and respect for learning.
Create in each student a sense of responsibility for effective leadership, good moral character, and an appreciation of spiritual values.

Tidewater's Mission & Accreditation

Tidewater Academy provides an engaging curriculum, encourages good citizenship and service to others, and empowers students to be leaders in their communities. Our purpose is to graduate students to be highly competitive for post-graduation career or college pursuits, substantiating a workforce to positively influence their communities.
Tidewater Academy admits qualified students without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, or gender.
Tidewater Academy is fully accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS). As authorized by the Virginia Board of Education, the Virginia Council for Private Education recognizes VAIS accreditation in the Commonwealth of Virginia. VAIS promotes educational, ethical, and professional excellence in Virginia's best independent schools. VAIS accreditation is recognized at the national level through the National Association of Independent Schools. Tidewater Academy has earned a multi-year VAIS accreditation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Tidewater Academy cost?

Tidewater Academy's tuition is approximately $6,250 for private students.

What sports does Tidewater Academy offer?

Tidewater Academy offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is Tidewater Academy's ranking?

Tidewater Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Tidewater Academy?

The application deadline for Tidewater Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

Tidewater is an amazing school and it has given me so much. It still has a ways to go but it can reach it's goals with more students. I strongly recommend Tidewater Academy to everyone.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Virginia is $14,671 for elementary schools and $18,931 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).