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Good News Christian Academy

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–8

Chesterfield, VA

5200 Cthouse Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832

Overall grade: A-

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  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 75% of Christian schools in Virginia

Good News Christian Academy is a Baptist private school in Chesterfield, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 17 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia. Enrollment has grown about 750% since 2019–20. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 179 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–8
Students
17
Teachers
3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 10 girls, 7 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
179 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 75% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 73 Christian elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    2’19–2022’21–2217’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K20
    K6
    21
    32
    41
    51
    64
    71
    81

    Student body

    White53%
    Hispanic or Latino35%
    Asian6%
    American Indian or Alaska Native6%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Good News Christian Academy 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 Good News Christian Academy

    What grades does Good News Christian Academy serve?

    Good News Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Good News Christian Academy?

    About 17 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Good News Christian Academy?

    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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