Discover the Warrior Experience
Learn what makes the Warrior Family special!
Over 60 Years of Excellence
Tidewater Academy is an independent day school in Wakefield, Virginia proudly celebrating over 60 years of private education. Our goal is to prepare students with an academic foundation while substantiating students’ post-graduate career readiness.
BY THE NUMBERS
194
STUDENTS
95%
RATE OF COLLEGE MATRICULATION
14
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
16:1
STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO
Our Mission
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Engage
Tidewater Academy offers an engaging curriculum in grades pre-kindergarten through 12. Our curriculum fosters creativity, bringing excitement to learning while exploring innovative practices.
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Encourage
We encourage good citizenship and service to others by promoting kindness and encouraging a giving spirit while respecting others.
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Empower
We empower students to be leaders in the community. Our graduates are empowered to be highly-competitive for post-graduate or college pursuits.
By giving to TA, you are partnering with us to engage, encourage, and empower the future! Thousands of people have journeyed through Tidewater Academy since its inception. These individuals have shaped our history, and TA has shaped each of theirs. One by one, our students are “the heart of it all.” Help make a difference in their education by giving a donation today!
At the Heart of it All
What’s Happening at TA
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2025 Gala Auction
03.29 6:30 PM
Experience Paris in Wakefield! Join us for our annual gala auction! Tickets are still available! $75 per person or $550 to reserve a table. Contact Gail Ford-Westbrook at 757-899-5401 or gfw@tawarriorsedu.org.
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Summer Care Registration Now Open!
06.03 - 07.25 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Register now for a summer of fun! $50 registration fee; $200 per week for TA students; $250 per week for non-TA students. To learn more or to register contact Tina Price at t_price@tawarriorsedu.org or at 757-899-5401!
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Check out our Academic Calendar!
Click here to view our 2024-2025 school calendar for important dates and events!
"We provide a safe and happy environment ~ where each student is a name, not a number ~ where children can be themselves and thrive ~ where all students acquire the educational foundation needed for lifetime success."