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Best Northwest Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 534 students in the neighborhood of Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Northwest include Chesapeake Bay Academy and Gateway Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private high schools in Northwest are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Northwest Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chesapeake Bay Academy
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Special Education School
(2)
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Gr: 1-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gateway Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
5473 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-6551
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ivy Leage Academy
(Christian)
(2)
4413 Wishart Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 502-4507
Gr: K-11 | 44 students Sports: 3
Rivermont School - Tidewater
Special Education School
(1)
5163 Cleveland St
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-4703
Gr: 3-12 | 58 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in the neighborhood of Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA?
The top-ranked private high schools in the neighborhood of Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA include Chesapeake Bay Academy and Gateway Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Beach?
4 private high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Beach.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Northwest Beach?
50% of private high schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Beach are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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