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Suffolk Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 1,188 students in Suffolk, VA, 7% of all K-12 students in Suffolk, VA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 24%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
50% of private schools in Suffolk, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Suffolk Private Schools (2026-27)

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Photo
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 919 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 46
3373 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-8789
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Suffolk Christian Academy Photo
Suffolk Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
917 Carolina Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 809-6606
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Suffolk, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Star Pointe Academy
Star Pointe Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 52 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
7007 Harbour View Blvd # 100
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 977-1050
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Suffolk, VA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,188
Students
+44.3% (+365 students) 10-yr
$22,545
Avg. Tuition
13%
Students of Color
+8.3% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+37.5% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Suffolk)
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,035 Schools
# Students
1,188 Students
152,627 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSuffolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025594169179
2024413163172
2023401167174
2022566171185
2021366165180
2020386158171
2019554161175
2018545158172
2017518166180
2016518163178
2015823149167
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% Students of Color
13%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuffolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202513%31%34%
202414%31%34%
202322%31%33%
202221%30%33%
202121%29%32%
202015%29%32%
201921%28%31%
201821%28%31%
201713%31%32%
201613%31%32%
201512%32%32%
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0.52
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearSuffolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20250.520.650.65
20240.530.650.65
20230.530.650.65
20220.510.640.64
20210.480.640.64
20200.520.640.64
20190.500.620.63
20180.490.620.63
20170.290.610.61
20160.290.600.61
20150.340.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
492 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSuffolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20254%7%5%
20244%7%5%
20233%7%5%
20224%5%4%
20214%6%4%
20203%5%4%
20194%5%4%
20184%5%4%
20174%4%4%
20164%5%4%
20155%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSuffolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20231%4%9%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
68 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSuffolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20256%8%7%
20247%8%7%
20237%8%8%
20226%8%7%
20218%8%7%
20207%9%8%
20196%8%7%
20186%8%7%
20173%8%7%
20163%8%7%
20153%9%8%
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# White Students
764 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
64%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSuffolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202564%49%52%
202464%49%52%
202364%48%52%
202265%51%54%
202169%51%54%
202066%52%54%
201967%53%56%
201868%53%56%
201784%56%58%
201684%56%58%
201581%53%58%
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# 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
310 Students
47,716 Students
% of Others Students
26%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSuffolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202526%32%26%
202425%32%26%
202325%33%25%
202225%32%25%
202118%31%25%
202023%30%24%
201923%31%24%
201822%30%23%
20178%29%22%
20168%28%22%
201510%30%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
14,513 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuffolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202511:110:111:1
202411:111:111:1
202310:111:111:1
20228:111:111:1
20219:111:111:1
202010:111:112:1
201910:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
20178:110:112:1
20168:110:112:1
20158:111:112:1
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Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSuffolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025111213
2024111112
2023111111
2022111111
2021111111
2020101111
2019101111
2018121111
2017141110
2016141010
2015141010
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,545
$15,941
Average % on Financial Aid
47%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuffolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202547%30%34%
202447%30%34%
202347%29%34%
202249%29%33%
202151%29%33%
202043%27%32%
201943%27%31%
201842%26%30%
201717%25%30%
201617%25%29%
201517%24%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,436
$8,914

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuffolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$6,436$8,819$7,073
2024$6,436$8,571$6,930
2023$6,436$8,585$6,469
2022$6,436$8,791$6,289
2021$6,389$8,283$6,055
2020$5,998$7,664$5,921
2019$5,998$6,891$5,795
2018$5,561$6,928$5,456
2017$4,775$6,662$5,319
2016$4,775$6,697$5,105
2015$4,775$6,226$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$4.2 million
$43.14 million

Endowment Trends (2018-2025)

YearSuffolk, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$4 M$45 M$39 M
2024$4 M$52 M$39 M
2023$3 M$55 M$39 M
2022$3 M$55 M$40 M
2021$3 M$52 M$40 M
2020$2 M$46 M$40 M
2019$2 M$51 M$40 M
2018$2 M$60 M$43 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
24%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Suffolk, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Suffolk, VA include Nansemond-Suffolk Academy and Suffolk Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Suffolk?
2 private schools are located in Suffolk.
What percentage of students in Suffolk go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Suffolk are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Suffolk?
50% of private schools in Suffolk are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Suffolk are often viewed compared to one another?

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