Chesapeake Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Chesapeake Academy is an independent, coeducational day school serving a diverse population of Pre-Kindergarten 3 & 4 years through Eighth Grade students in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula of Virginia.
The school prepares each student for their future academic, ethical, social, and physical endeavors in an intellectually challenging environment with a unique curriculum grounded in a nurturing, family-oriented atmosphere.
The Academy prepares each student for their secondary school of choice.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 137 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Chesapeake Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Chesapeake Academy
Pre-K	13
Kind	15
1	12
2	16
3	13
4	21
5	7
6	15
7	13
8	12

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Year Founded

1889

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Motto

To inspire each student to approach learning with curiosity and creativity, pursue excellence in all endeavors, and act with integrity -- so each can make our community and world a better place.

Student Body

Total Students

137 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Chesapeake Academy students follow both a casual dress code as well as a formal dress code for certain days of the school year.

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Pre-Kindergarten 3 & 4 $5,850 Grades Kindergarten through Four $10,295 Grades Five through Eight $10,870

Admissions Director

Hilary Scott

Application URL

Endowment Size

$1 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

GolfSoccer

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Mascot

Ospreys

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

8th grade week-long field study trip in South Florida (Seacamp)Blue/White Intramural Competitions

Community ServiceDrama

Early Childhood Enrichment SeriesField Trips

Middle School Inward BoundMusic/Chorus/Instrumental Instruction

Osprey ChorusPerforming Arts and Lecture Series (PALS)

Student CouncilTone Chime Choir

Yearbook

School Notes

When choosing the right educational environment to meet the needs of your child(ren), keep in mind the caliber of students that attend Chesapeake Academy. These students are: Committed to learning; Eager to meet new people; Of strong ethical character; Well-rounded, with varied interests and talents; Excited about becoming part of a close-knit community; and, Interested in developing themselves to the fullest through academic challenge, athletic competition, and artistic exploration.

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What sports does Chesapeake Academy offer?

Chesapeake Academy offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Chesapeake Academy's ranking?

Chesapeake Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Chesapeake Academy?

The application deadline for Chesapeake Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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