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Suffolk Christian Academy
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Top 4 ยท Lowest Acceptance Rate (VA)

Best Suffolk City Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 1,188 students in Suffolk City, VA (there are 22 public schools, serving 14,520 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 79%.
50% of private schools in Suffolk City, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Suffolk City Private Schools (2026-27)

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Photo
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 919 students
Avg. class size: 15 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
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
917 Carolina Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 809-6606
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Suffolk City 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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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSuffolk City Total Schools
20252
20243
20233
20222
20213
20203
20192
20182
20172
20162
20151
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# Students
1,188 Students
152,743 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSuffolk City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025594169179
2024413163172
2023401167174
2022566171185
2021366165180
2020386158171
2019554161175
2018545158172
2017518166180
2016518163178
2015823149167
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% Average Students of Color
13%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuffolk City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
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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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
14,650 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuffolk City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
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 Class Size
15 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuffolk City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025151415
2020171415
2019171415
2018171415
2017171415
2016171415
2015171315
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Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSuffolk City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
2025111213
2024111112
2023111111
2022111111
2021111111
2020101111
2019101111
2018121111
2017141110
2016141010
2015141010
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,545
$17,359
Average % on Financial Aid
47%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuffolk City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
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
$8,809

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuffolk City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
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 Acceptance Rate
24%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$4.2 million
$46.09 million

Endowment Trends (2018-2025)

YearSuffolk City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
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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Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearSuffolk City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
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
8,943 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSuffolk City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
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
6,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSuffolk City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
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
11,977 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSuffolk City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
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
73,422 Students
% White Students
64%
49%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSuffolk City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
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
47,812 Students
% of Others Students
26%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSuffolk City AverageVirginia (VA) AverageNational Average
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

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 City, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Suffolk City, VA include Nansemond-Suffolk Academy and Suffolk Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Suffolk City?
2 private schools are located in Suffolk City.
What percentage of students in Suffolk City go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Suffolk City are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Suffolk City?
50% of private schools in Suffolk City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Suffolk City are often viewed compared to one another?

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