Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Photo

Best Suffolk Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 1,188 students in Suffolk, VA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Suffolk, VA include Suffolk Christian Academy and Nansemond-Suffolk Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 24%, which is lower than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private high schools in Suffolk, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Suffolk Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3373 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-8789
Gr: PK-12 | 919 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Suffolk Christian Academy
Suffolk Christian Academy Photo - Lady Knights shine like royalty at Homecoming.
(Christian)
917 Carolina Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 809-6606
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Suffolk, Virginia

Suffolk, Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Star Pointe Academy (Closed 2021)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
7007 Harbour View Blvd # 100
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 977-1050
Gr: 2-12 | 52 students

Overview

This Town (Suffolk)
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,188 Students
83,048 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
8,730 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Average Class Size
15 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,545
$18,697
Average % on Financial Aid
47%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,436
$12,852
Average Acceptance Rate
24%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$4.2 million
$57.69 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
5,814 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
3,438 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
68 Students
7,709 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
764 Students
47,023 Students
% White Students
64%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
232 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
17,194 Students
% of Others Students
26%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Suffolk, VA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Suffolk, VA include Suffolk Christian Academy and Nansemond-Suffolk Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Suffolk?
2 private high schools are located in Suffolk.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Suffolk?
50% of private high schools in Suffolk are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private high schools in Suffolk are often viewed compared to one another?

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