Kempsville Center For Behavioral Health in Norfolk, VA, serves 29 students in grades 6 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased special education program.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1 with a total of 3 teachers supporting its enrollment.
Approximately 20 percent of the student body represents diverse cultural backgrounds in this midsize urban school setting.
Kempsville Center For Behavioral Health is a member of the National Independent 草榴社区 Schools Association, reflecting its affiliation within the private education community.
As a co鈥揺ducational institution, the school offers specialized services in behavioral health for middle and high school students in Norfolk.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Health, Hope, Healing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Kempsville Center For Behavioral Health?
The application deadline for Kempsville Center For Behavioral Health is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Kempsville Center For Behavioral Health is The Barry Robinson Center (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Gateway Christian Academy (1.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Barry Robinson Center
Alternative School (Catholic)
443 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6100
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6100
0.4 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 49 students
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5473 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-6551
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-6551
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Enoch Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5641 Herbert Moore Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 552-7020
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 552-7020
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 24 students
1585 Wesleyan Dr
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 1,208 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Barry Robinson Center
Alternative School (Catholic)
443 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6100
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6100
0.4 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 49 students
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5473 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-6551
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-6551
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1585 Wesleyan Dr
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 1,208 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5163 Cleveland St
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-4703
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-4703
1.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 58 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Barry Robinson Center
Alternative School (Catholic)
443 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6100
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-6100
0.4 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 49 students
821 Baker Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-6200
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5473 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-6551
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-6551
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Enoch Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5641 Herbert Moore Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 552-7020
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 552-7020
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 24 students
1585 Wesleyan Dr
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 1,208 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5473 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-6551
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-6551
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5343 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-1811
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-1811
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 602 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
St. Peters Episcopal Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
224 S Military Hwy
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 466-9392
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 466-9392
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
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Daycare / Preschool
990 Diamond Springs Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 671-7370
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 671-7370
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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(Jewish)
5000 Corporate Woods Drive Ste 180
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 424-4327
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 424-4327
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
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2/
Bottom 50%10
1253 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6224
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6224
9050.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3012 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-4167
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-4167
9051.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4101
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4101
9051.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,683 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4540 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4106
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4106
9052 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 926 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4901 Bennetts Pasture Rd
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4105
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4105
9052.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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