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.

"2024-2025 Annual Giving Campaign" text with "At the Heart of it All" and Tidewater Academy logo inside a heart shape on a blue background.

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

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If you are looking for an amazing educational opportunity for your child, look no further than TA!

“My family attended and graduated from Tidewater Academy. My daughter (c/o 2034) currently attends. I love the small-town family feeling that the school provides while still maintaining top notch educational opportunities. Communication with teachers and staff is always efficient and you can feel the love they have for the children they teach.”

— Jessica, Parent

What’s Happening at TA

  • Colorful beach ball floating in pool with '2025 Summer Care' text overlay.

    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!

  • Golf tournament poster for Tidewater Academy's 35th Annual Golf Classic, featuring a golf club and ball on a grassy field, with the date Thursday, May 29th.

    35th Annual Golf Classic

    05.29 Welcome table opens: 12PM; Tee time is 1PM

    Hosted at The Country Club Of Petersburg! Post Tournament dinner/awards! Registration must be paid upon reserving: $150/per golfer or $600/ per team. Hole Sponsorship: $400 (a sign will be displayed at each hole)

  • Baseball field with "Spring Sports" and logo, text "Cheer on our Warriors!" displayed over the image.

    Check out our Athletics Calendar!

    Click here to see Spring 2025 games and times! Need directions? Click here!

  • Collage of a blue golf cart with various angles and details, including seats and dashboard. Text on image states a live drawing on May 19, 2025, at 12:30 PM, with ticket price $100 each and golf cart value approximately $9,000.

    Golf Cart Raffle

    Purchase a ticket for your chance to WIN a custom golf cart from Ricky’s Custom Carts of Suffolk, VA! You can get your tickets at the school office, from any TA staff member, or at local businesses! $100 each!

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    Check out our Academic Calendar!

    Click here to view our 2024-2025 school calendar for important dates and events!