Central Christian Academy Photo - Students can grow plants in our school garden.

Best Portsmouth Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 1,746 students in Portsmouth, VA (there are 23 public schools, serving 12,905 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Portsmouth, VA are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Portsmouth, VA include Toras Chaim, Portsmouth Catholic Regional School, and Portsmouth Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
60% of private schools in Portsmouth, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Portsmouth Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
2301 Oregon Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 488-6744
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Portsmouth Christian School
(Baptist)
3214 Elliott Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-0725
Gr: PK-12 | 608 students Tuition listed
Toras Chaim
(Jewish)
3110 Sterling Point Dr
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 502-9129
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Tuition listed
Abby's Ark Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
601 Washington St
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5818
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Central Christian Academy
Central Christian Academy Photo - Students can grow plants in our school garden.
(Baptist)
(1)
1200 Hodges Ferry Road
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 488-4477
Gr: PK-6 | 95 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christopher Academy
3300 Cedar Lane
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 484-6776
Gr: NS-5 | 184 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Churchland KinderCare
Churchland KinderCare Photo - Churchland KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
6025 Churchland Blvd.
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 484-9377
Gr: NS-PK | 18 students Tuition listed
Court Street Academy
(Baptist)
447 Court St
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-2312
Gr: PK-1 | 40 students
Harbor Point Academy
301 Fort Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 391-6662
Gr: 2-12 | 110 students
Harbor Point Behavior Health Center
Alternative School
825 Crawford Pkwy
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 391-6569
Gr: 4-12 | 97 students
Montessori Preparatory School
Montessori School
(1)
4811 High Street W
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 414-1495
Gr: NS-PK | 27 students
St. Mark Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2714 Frederick Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 399-7176
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Tuition listed
Sweethaven Christian Academy
Sweethaven Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
5000 W Norfolk Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 484-4136
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students Sports: 3
Trucker Street KinderCare
Trucker Street KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom B
Daycare / Preschool
5700 Trucker St.
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 484-1965
Gr: NS-PK
Walking In The Promise Early Child Care Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1000 County St
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 399-7374
Gr: PK-K | 25 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Portsmouth, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
21 Mohican Dr
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 488-6174
Gr: PK-K | 60 students

Overview

This Town (Portsmouth)
This State (VA)
# Schools
15 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,746 Students
152,659 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
149 Teachers
14,650 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
55%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,908
$17,345
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,083
$8,875
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
30 Students
8,943 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
297 Students
11,977 Students
% Black Students
17%
8%
# White Students
821 Students
73,422 Students
% White Students
47%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
5 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
529 Students
47,728 Students
% of Others Students
30%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Portsmouth, VA?
The top-ranked private schools in Portsmouth, VA include Toras Chaim, Portsmouth Catholic Regional School, and Portsmouth Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Portsmouth?
15 private schools are located in Portsmouth.
How diverse are private schools in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Portsmouth go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Portsmouth are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Portsmouth?
60% of private schools in Portsmouth are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Portsmouth are often viewed compared to one another?

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