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Best Hampton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 1,598 students in Hampton, VA (there are 37 public schools, serving 20,103 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Hampton, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Hampton, VA include Calvary Christian Academy, Gloria Dei Lutheran School, and Victory Baptist School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
75% of private schools in Hampton, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Hampton Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
2311 Tower Pl
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-1133
Gr: PK-4 | 68 students
Gloria Dei Lutheran School
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(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(3)
250 Fox Hill Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 851-6292
Gr: NS-5 | 295 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Hampton Christian Academy
(Christian)
2419 N Armistead Ave
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 838-7427
Gr: PK-12 | 268 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
St. Mary Star Of The Sea School
(Catholic)
(4)
14 N Willard Ave
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 723-6358
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory Baptist School
(Baptist)
445 Shelton Rd
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 722-1883
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students
Bethel Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
1647 Briarfield Rd.
Hampton, VA 23670
(757) 826-7711
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Big Bethel KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
406 Big Bethel Rd.
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 838-4978
Gr: NS-PK
Child's Day Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1601 Todds Lane
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 826-8759
Gr: NS | 77 students
College Of Continuing Education - Child Dev Center
Daycare / Preschool
Eva C Mitchell-tyler St-hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
(757) 727-5698
Gr: NS-PK | 58 students Tuition listed
Faith Outreach Education Center
(Pentecostal)
3105 W Mercury Blvd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 838-8949
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Friends Christian Academy
(Friends)
1062 Big Bethel Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 265-6966
Gr: PK-3 | 78 students
Hampton Roads Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3400 Kecoughtan Road
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 722-1221
Gr: 3-5 | 4 students
New Life Christian School & Daycare
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1525 Power Plant Pkwy
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-8888
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
919 Aberdeen Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 251-2550
Gr: PK-3 | 61 students
New Mt Olive Christian Academy
(Baptist)
66 Big Bethel Rd #b
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 251-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students
Rivermont School - Hampton
Special Education School
303 Butler Farm Rd Ste 100
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 766-2347
Gr: K-12 | 84 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Hampton, Virginia

Hampton, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
225 Chapel St
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 723-1428
Gr: PK-K | 22 students

Overview

This Town (Hampton)
This State (VA)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,598 Students
152,669 Students
% Average Students of Color
60%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
119 Teachers
14,642 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1176
(Out of 1600)
1229

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,467
$17,367
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
79 Students
8,943 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
129 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
5%
# Black Students
271 Students
11,977 Students
% Black Students
17%
8%
# White Students
477 Students
73,422 Students
% White Students
29%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
656 Students
47,757 Students
% of Others Students
40%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Hampton, VA?
The top-ranked private schools in Hampton, VA include Calvary Christian Academy, Gloria Dei Lutheran School, and Victory Baptist School.
How many private schools are located in Hampton?
16 private schools are located in Hampton.
How diverse are private schools in Hampton?
Hampton private schools are approximately 60% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Hampton go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Hampton are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hampton?
75% of private schools in Hampton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Hampton are often viewed compared to one another?

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