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.

  • Group of graduates in caps and gowns standing in front of brick building with stained glass window.

    Empower

    We empower students to be leaders in the community. Our graduates are empowered to be highly-competitive for post-graduate or college pursuits.

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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

2025-2026 SCHOOL HOURS

School will start at 8:00 AM and students will report directly to their homeroom. Drop-off will begin at 7:45 AM for all students. Lower school will dismiss at 2:45 PM. Upper and middle schools will dismiss at 3:00 PM. Students must be picked up no later than 3:10 PM. Early dismissal days are the following times: Lower school dismisses at 11:35 AM. Upper and middle schools dismiss at 11:50 AM. 

What’s Happening at TA

  • Summer Office Hours

    MONDAY-THURSDAY 9 AM - 1 PM

    CLOSED FRIDAYS

    Our office hours for summer are Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-1:00pm. We are available outside of these hours by appointment. Our office is closed on Fridays. Feel free to reach us by email at: l_dewees@tawarriorsedu.org. 

  • 25-26 School Supplies

    2025-2026 SCHOOL SUPPLIES

    Click here to view the 2025-2026 school supplies lists.

  • 2025 Summer Reading

    2025 SUMMER READING LISTS

    Click here to view the summer reading requirements for all grades.

  • Now Hiring!

    HIRING FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR!

    We currently have employment opportunities for a Maintenance & Grounds Technician, Bus Driver, and Substitute Teachers! Click here to apply or contact l_dewees@tawarriorsedu.org.