Portsmouth Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Portsmouth, VA
3214 Elliott Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23702
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+College-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest Christian school in Portsmouth
- Serving families in Portsmouth since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Portsmouth Christian School is a Baptist private school in Portsmouth, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 473 students and around 11 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 75% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 176 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
- 473
- Teachers
- 42.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 221 girls, 252 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Baptist
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 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 92% of Christian schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 120 Christian schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Portsmouth Christian School 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 Portsmouth Christian School
What grades does Portsmouth Christian School serve?
Portsmouth Christian School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Portsmouth Christian School?
About 473 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Portsmouth 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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