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Best Hampton City Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 1,761 students in Hampton City, VA (there are 36 public schools, serving 19,657 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Hampton City, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Hampton City, VA include Hampton Christian Academy, Gloria Dei Lutheran School, and St. Mary Star Of The Sea School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
76% of private schools in Hampton City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Hampton City Private Schools (2025-26)

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-8 | 396 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Hampton Christian Academy
(Christian)
2419 N Armistead Ave
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 838-7427
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 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
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
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
Rhema Christian Center Academy
(Christian)
(2)
1700 27th St
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 244-1258
Gr: PK-3 | 47 students
Rivermont School - Hampton
Special Education School
303 Butler Farm Rd Ste 100
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 766-2347
Gr: K-12 | 84 students
Victory Baptist School
(Baptist)
445 Shelton Rd
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 722-1883
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students
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Hampton City Private Schools (Closed)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hampton City, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Hampton City, VA include Hampton Christian Academy, Gloria Dei Lutheran School, and St. Mary Star Of The Sea School.
How many private schools are located in Hampton City?
17 private schools are located in Hampton City.
How diverse are private schools in Hampton City?
Hampton City private schools are approximately 65% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Hampton City go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Hampton City are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hampton City?
76% of private schools in Hampton City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Hampton City are often viewed compared to one another?

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