Grace River Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–2
Virginia Beach, VA
5045 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 92% of Christian schools in Virginia
Grace River Academy is a Christian private school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for students from kindergarten through 2nd grade. It has about 12 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% 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 K–2
- Students
- 12
- Teachers
- 3.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 4 girls, 8 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 92% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 93% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 73 Christian elementary schools in Virginia.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Classical Christian Schools
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Grace River Academy whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about Grace River Academy
What grades does Grace River Academy serve?
Grace River Academy serves grades K–2.
How many students attend Grace River Academy?
About 12 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Grace River 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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