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 Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Chesapeake Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1889
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
137 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
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.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
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 Service, Drama, Early Childhood Enrichment Series, Field Trips, Middle School Inward Bound, Music/Chorus/Instrumental Instruction, Osprey Chorus, Performing Arts and Lecture Series (PALS), Student Council, Tone 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.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Chesapeake Academy often compared to?
Chesapeake Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Ware Academy by visitors of our site.
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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