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First Christian School

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–7

South Hill, VA

414 N Mecklenburg Ave, South Hill, VA 23970

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 79% of Christian schools in Virginia

First Christian School is a Baptist private school in South Hill, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 7th grade. It has about 79 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 79% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–7
Students
79
Teachers
15.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 43 girls, 36 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 79% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia (5 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 63% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 73 Christian elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    106’13–14102’15–1681’17–1843’19–2069’21–2279’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K39
    K12
    118
    214
    38
    48
    510
    68
    71

    Student body

    White82%
    Two or more races10%
    Asian4%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Black1%

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask First Christian 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 First Christian School

    What grades does First Christian School serve?

    First Christian School serves grades Pre-K–7.

    How many students attend First Christian School?

    About 79 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at First Christian 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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