Denbigh Baptist Christian School Photo

Best Newport News Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 2,649 students in Newport News, VA (there are 49 public schools, serving 25,715 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Newport News, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Newport News, VA include Trinity Lutheran School, Hampton Roads Academy, and Peninsula Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
62% of private schools in Newport News, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Newport News Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hampton Roads International Montessori School
Hampton Roads International Montessori School Photo - Our students love coming to school! They are engaged; exploring, learning, growing and becoming independent by using interactive materials and hands-on experiences beginning at 16 months and continuing through 14 years of age. #HRIMS #HamptonRoadsInternationalMontessoriSchool
Montessori School
(2)
11790 Jefferson Ave, Ste. 200
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 873-8950
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Peninsula Catholic High School
Peninsula Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
600 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-7247
Gr: 8-12 | 286 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Denbigh Baptist Christian School
Denbigh Baptist Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
13010 Mitchell Point Road
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 249-2654
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Free to Worship Academy
Free to Worship Academy Photo
(Pentecostal)
15320 Warwick Blvd. Suite D & E, Newport News, VA 23608
Newport News, VA 23608
(978) 873-1964
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hampton Roads Academy
Hampton Roads Academy Photo
739 Academy Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Photo - For Jesus Christ Our Lord and Savior...the reason we do what we do at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School.
(Catholic)
(4)
52 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-2754
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School is located on River Rd., overlooking the James River in the historic Huntington Heights neighborhood of Newport News.
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(4)
6812 River Road
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 897-2965
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Warwick River Christian
Warwick River Christian Photo
(Christian)
252 Lucas Creek Road
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 877-2941
Gr: NS-2 | 100 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Calvary Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1200 17th St
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 782-4492
Gr: K-8 | 21 students
Denbigh Christian Academy
Denbigh Christian Academy Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
(1)
1233 Shields Rd
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-8661
Gr: PK-K | 102 students
East End Academy
Special Education School
2000 27th St
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 247-0039
Gr: 2-12 | 33 students
3628 Campbell Rd
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 833-7261
Gr: PK-2 | 23 students
Garden Of Children
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
4 Hoopes Rd
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 877-7251
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Ivy Baptist Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
50 Maple Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 245-1781
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Newport News/Denbigh KinderCare
Newport News/Denbigh KinderCare Photo
Daycare / Preschool
12707 Jefferson Ave.
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 875-9580
Gr: NS-PK
Nnbhc-the Academy At Lee Hall
Special Education School
17579 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23603
(757) 369-5305
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students
Oyster Point Academy
Special Education School
766 J Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 594-1580
Gr: 3-12 | 31 students
Resurrection Lutheran School & Child Care
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
765 J Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 596-5808
Gr: PK | 19 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Rhema Christian Center Academy
(Christian)
(2)
1700 27th St
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 244-1258
Gr: PK-3 | 47 students
Riverside Child Development & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
11879 Canon Blvd
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 594-3300
Gr: NS-3 | 94 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Warwick Kids Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
(1)
9288 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 247-3360
Gr: PK-K | 55 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Newport News, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
14102 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 886-0862
Gr: PK-K | 68 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6 Sierra Dr.
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 596-1532
Gr: NS-PK
653 Baxter Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 249-2323
Gr: PK-7 | 229 students
1116 Briarfield Rd
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 826-4074
Gr: NS-1 | 28 students

Overview

This Town (Newport News)
This State (VA)
# Schools
21 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,649 Students
153,797 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
255 Teachers
14,577 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1140
(Out of 1600)
1225
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,551
$17,414
Average Summer Program Cost
$750
$1,103
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$8,819
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$46.43 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.65
# American Indian Students
24 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
122 Students
8,945 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
135 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
329 Students
11,982 Students
% Black Students
12%
8%
# White Students
1,244 Students
73,428 Students
% White Students
46%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
843 Students
48,085 Students
% of Others Students
31%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Newport News, VA?
The top-ranked private schools in Newport News, VA include Trinity Lutheran School, Hampton Roads Academy, and Peninsula Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Newport News?
21 private schools are located in Newport News.
How diverse are private schools in Newport News?
Newport News private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Newport News go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Newport News are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newport News?
62% of private schools in Newport News are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Newport News are often viewed compared to one another?

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