Calvary Christian Academy in Roanoke, VA, serves 127 co–ed students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
The school has a Mennonite orientation with an other religious affiliation and employs 13 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 10:1.
The enrollment includes a student population that is 0.65 percent students of color.
Nearby private schools include Eastern Mennonite School and Hickory Hollow Christian School, providing additional options within a few miles of Roanoke.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
127 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Pastor Chuck Smith, Founder of Calvary Chapel Movement
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Calvary Christian Academy?
Calvary Christian Academy famous alumni include: Pastor Chuck Smith, Founder of Calvary Chapel Movement.
When is the application deadline for Calvary Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Calvary Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Calvary Christian Academy is Hickory Hollow Christian School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Woodland Montessori School (3.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hickory Hollow Christian School
(Mennonite)
2589 Muddy Creek Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 879-9054
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 879-9054
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 124 students
Berea Christian School
(Mennonite)
1351 Garbers Church Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-0007
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-0007
3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 140 students
801 Parkwood Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 377 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Minnick School-harrisonburg
Special Education School
1661 Virginia Ave
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 437-1814
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 437-1814
3.2 miles
Gr: 3-11 | 34 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Woodland Montessori School
Montessori School
1301 Virginia Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-2611
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-2611
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 59 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hickory Hollow Christian School
(Mennonite)
2589 Muddy Creek Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 879-9054
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 879-9054
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 124 students
Berea Christian School
(Mennonite)
1351 Garbers Church Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-0007
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-0007
3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 140 students
801 Parkwood Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 377 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Minnick School-harrisonburg
Special Education School
1661 Virginia Ave
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 437-1814
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 437-1814
3.2 miles
Gr: 3-11 | 34 students Avg. class size: 8 students
197 Cornerstone Lane
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-9816
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-9816
6 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 139 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hickory Hollow Christian School
(Mennonite)
2589 Muddy Creek Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 879-9054
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 879-9054
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 124 students
Berea Christian School
(Mennonite)
1351 Garbers Church Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-0007
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-0007
3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 140 students
801 Parkwood Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 377 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Minnick School-harrisonburg
Special Education School
1661 Virginia Ave
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 437-1814
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 437-1814
3.2 miles
Gr: 3-11 | 34 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Woodland Montessori School
Montessori School
1301 Virginia Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-2611
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-2611
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 59 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Woodland Montessori School
Montessori School
1301 Virginia Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-2611
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-2611
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 59 students
197 Cornerstone Lane
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-9816
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-9816
6 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 139 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
100 Dinkel Ave
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2233
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2233
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 459 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
Redeemer Classical School ![Redeemer Classical School Photo]( "Redeemer Classical School Photo")
(Christian)
1688 Indian Trail Road
Keezletown, VA 22832
(540) 437-0880
Keezletown, VA 22832
(540) 437-0880
8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 338 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Redeemer Classical School
(Christian)
Po Box 737
Harrisonburg, VA 22803
(540) 437-0880
Harrisonburg, VA 22803
(540) 437-0880
8 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 196 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Buffalo Gap High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Buffalo Gap Hwy
Swoope, VA 24479
(540) 337-6021
Swoope, VA 24479
(540) 337-6021
9167.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1770 Buffalo Gap Highway
Swoope, VA 24479
(540) 414-0510
Swoope, VA 24479
(540) 414-0510
9167.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Churchville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3710 Churchville Ave
Churchville, VA 24421
(540) 337-6036
Churchville, VA 24421
(540) 337-6036
9169.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
North River Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3395 Scenic Hwy
Mount Solon, VA 22843
(540) 350-2463
Mount Solon, VA 22843
(540) 350-2463
9171.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11480 Blue Gray Trail
Brandywine, WV 26802
(304) 249-5381
Brandywine, WV 26802
(304) 249-5381
9173.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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