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Christchurch School

Episcopal school · Grades 9–12

Christchurch, VA

49 Seahorse Ln, Christchurch, VA 23031

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B+College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Christchurch since at least 2011

In Christchurch, Virginia, Christchurch School is an Episcopal private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 219 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 75% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 158 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
219
Teachers
27.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 83 girls, 136 boys
Religious affiliation
Episcopal
School day
About 7 hours
School year
158 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 75% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 62% of Christian high schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 13 Christian high schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    226’11–12196’13–14196’15–16211’17–18210’19–20228’21–22219’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    934
    1061
    1169
    1255

    Student body

    White60%
    Two or more races20%
    Hispanic or Latino10%
    Black7%
    Asian2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Association of Episcopal Schools
    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • The Association of Boarding Schools

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Christchurch School whether it takes part.

    More about Virginia's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Christchurch School

    What grades does Christchurch School serve?

    Christchurch School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Christchurch School?

    About 219 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Christchurch School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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