Word of Life Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Springfield, VA
5225 Backlick Rd, Springfield, VA 22151
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 67% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Springfield since at least 2011
In Springfield, Virginia, Word of Life Christian Academy is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 157 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 67% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 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–8
- Students
- 157
- Teachers
- 19 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 69 girls, 88 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 52% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 86% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 73 Christian elementary 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
- Association of Christian Teachers and Schools
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Word of Life Christian 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 Word of Life Christian Academy
What grades does Word of Life Christian Academy serve?
Word of Life Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Word of Life Christian Academy?
About 157 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Word of Life 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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