Atlantic Shores Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 702 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,500
Acceptance rate: 90%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Atlantic Shores Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Atlantic Shores Christian School
Pre-K	68
Kind	56
1	44
2	45
3	47
4	40
5	48
6	60
7	48
8	57
9	36
10	42
11	55
12	56

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Year Founded

1985

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Student Body

Total Students

702 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

39%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

59 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

13 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,500

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Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Mrs. Johanna Schmidt

Admissions Associate

Robin Arends

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Atlantic Shores Christian Schools, in partnership with the home, the church and through reliance on the inerrant word of God as the foundation of academia, seek to lead the whole student into higher levels of excellence so each student may impact his/her own world for Christ.
We offer educational programs from preschool age through High School that are Biblically-based and meet the highest standards of learning.
Our curriculum has been carefully selected to meet the academic needs of each child, and help all students achieve their highest potential.
Fully developed sports, band, and music programs give students the opportunity to develop and use their talents to bring glory to God.

Atlantic Shores Christian Schools, in partnership with the home, the church and through reliance on the inerrant word of God as the foundation of academia, seek to lead the whole student into higher levels of excellence so each student may impact his/her own world for Christ.
We offer educational programs from preschool age through High School that are Biblically-based and meet the highest standards of learning.
Our curriculum has been carefully selected to meet the academic needs of each child, and help all students achieve their highest potential.
Fully developed sports, band, and music programs give students the opportunity to develop and use their talents to bring glory to God.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Atlantic Shores Christian School cost?

Atlantic Shores Christian School's tuition is approximately $6,500 for private students.

What schools are Atlantic Shores Christian School often compared to?

Atlantic Shores Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Greenbrier Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Atlantic Shores Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Atlantic Shores Christian School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.

What is Atlantic Shores Christian School's ranking?

Atlantic Shores Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Atlantic Shores Christian School?

The application deadline for Atlantic Shores Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Atlantic Shores Christian School located?

Atlantic Shores Christian School is located in the Greenbrier East neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 9 other private schools located in Greenbrier East.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chesapeake, VA is $9,851 for elementary schools and $10,935 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chesapeake, VA is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).