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Sussex County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 170 students in Sussex County, VA (there are 3 public schools, serving 994 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Sussex County Private Schools (2026-27)

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Tidewater Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
217 West Church Street
Wakefield, VA 23888
(757) 899-5401
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Sussex County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Yale Sda School
Yale Sda School
Gr: 2-9 | 17 students
Seventh Day Adventist
19183 Courthouse Rd
Yale, VA 23897
(434) 246-6300
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Overview

Category
This State (VA)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
170 Students
152,567 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
14,415 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1228

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,250
$15,964
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.65
# American Indian Students
0 Students
492 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
8,941 Students
% Asian Students
0%
6%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
6,674 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
7 Students
11,974 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
148 Students
73,416 Students
% White Students
87%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
370 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
13 Students
47,699 Students
% of Others Students
8%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sussex County, VA?
The top ranked private schools in Sussex County, VA is Tidewater Academy.
How many private schools are located in Sussex County?
1 private schools are located in Sussex County.
What percentage of students in Sussex County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Sussex County are educated in private schools (compared to the VA state average of 11%).

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