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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 919 students
Yearly Tuition: $22,545
Acceptance rate: 24%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
Pre-K	139
Kind	68
1	49
2	52
3	50
4	42
5	55
6	75
7	58
8	60
9	60
10	72
11	58
12	81

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1966

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

School Motto

Honor Above All

Student Body

Total Students

919 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

no uniforms, no jeans

Number of AP Courses

18 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry

AP Computer Science AAP English Language and Composition

AP English Literature and CompositionAP Environmental Science

AP European HistoryAP French Language

AP Latin: VergilAP Physics C: Electricity & Magnestism

AP Spanish LanguageAP Spanish Literature

AP StatisticsAP Studio Art

AP United States Government and PoliticsAP United States History

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$22,545

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies by specific grade levels

% on Financial Aid

47%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$6,436

Acceptance Rate

24%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Mrs. Maggie Prince

Admissions Associate

Mrs. Emily Webb

Application URL

Endowment Size

$4.2 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWinter Track

Colors

Blue, Gold

School Mascot

Saints

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

46 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

A/V ClubAssist 3D

Basketball ClubBattle of the Brains

Boys' VolleyballBreast Cancer Awareness

Card Games ClubCheckers Club

Class OfficersConnecting with Kids

Cornhole ClubDebate Club

Environmental Awareness ClubFilm Club

Forensics TeamFrench Club

GSA/Hero ClubHaiti Club

Helping Hands ClubHonor Council

Judicial CouncilMental Health Awareness Club

Model UNNational Honor Society

NFL ClubOperation Smile

Outreach360 ClubPing Pong Club

Right Brain ClubRobotics Team

Roc Solid ClubSADD Club

Save the Animals Today ClubSnowboarding/Ski Club

Spectrum (Literary Magazine)Spikeball Club

Spirit ClubStudent Council

Ultimate Frisbee ClubWriters' Club

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Arts and Music Programs:

Concert BandJazz Band

Marching BandNoteWorthy (Intermediate Chorus)

Theater ArtsVocal Pointe (Advanced Chorus)

School Notes

At Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, students are challenged and guided to discover their individual talents.
To meet the needs and aspirations of today's students, NSA offers opportunities for leadership, for experiential learning and for students to pursue ideas and interests that inspire them.
Guided by our motto, Honor Above All, students learn to hold high standards for themselves that enable them to reach their maximum potential in college and life.

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy partners with families to prepare students for success in college and beyond. To learn more about the NSA experience, please contact the Office of Admissions at [email protected] or (757)539-8789 to schedule a personal tour today!

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Haley Webb - 2007 - Educational professional and community servant. -
- Dr. Dani Howell - 2006 - General Dentist. -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Nansemond-Suffolk Academy cost?

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy's tuition is approximately $22,545 for private students.

What schools are Nansemond-Suffolk Academy often compared to?

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Suffolk Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Nansemond-Suffolk Academy?

The acceptance rate of Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is 24%, which is lower than the national average of 79%. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Virginia with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Nansemond-Suffolk Academy?

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy famous alumni include: Haley Webb - 2007 - Educational professional and community servant. and Dr. Dani Howell - 2006 - General Dentist..

What sports does Nansemond-Suffolk Academy offer?

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for most sports offered.

What is Nansemond-Suffolk Academy's ranking?

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy?

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,549 for elementary schools and $18,838 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).