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Norfolk Christian Schools

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12

Norfolk, VA

255 Thole St, Norfolk, VA 23505

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • The largest Christian school in Norfolk
  • Smaller classes than 61% of Christian schools in Virginia
  • Serving families in Norfolk since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Norfolk, Virginia, Norfolk Christian Schools is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 688 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of Christian schools in Virginia. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 80% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 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–12
Students
688
Teachers
83.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 324 girls, 364 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 80% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 61% of Christian schools in Virginia (8 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 96% of Christian schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 120 Christian schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    742’11–12629’13–14660’15–16682’17–18619’19–20609’21–22688’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K73
    K44
    153
    257
    336
    452
    546
    647
    761
    847
    971
    1059
    1158
    1257

    Student body

    White73%
    Black16%
    Two or more races4%
    Asian3%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    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 Norfolk Christian Schools 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 Norfolk Christian Schools

    What grades does Norfolk Christian Schools serve?

    Norfolk Christian Schools serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Norfolk Christian Schools?

    About 688 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Norfolk Christian Schools?

    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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