Calvary Road Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

Founded in 1976, CRCS offers a complete, Christian, traditional education from three year old preschool through eighth grade.

CRCS is a ministry of Calvary Road Baptist Church and shares its spacious facilities on six and one half acres of property, two miles east of Springfield Mall in the Franconia area.

The purpose of Calvary Road Christian School is to complement the ministry of Calvary Road Baptist Church through providing students a distinctly Christian education that encourages a commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, the development of Christian character, excellence in academics, and service to others.

Our faculty and staff are highly dedicated Christians who are excited to have the opportunity to fulfill the school's mission through teaching and molding the lives of each student under their care.

In addition to planning and implementing a quality educational program, each of our faculty are expected to be a Christian role model so that students have the opportunity to not just "learn the facts" but see each teacher's faith in action.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 337 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,600
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Calvary Road Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

337 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

69%

State avg.: 30%

Students by Grade

Calvary Road Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,600

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School Notes

School Motto: Academic Excellence with a Christian Worldview

Founded in 1976, CRCS offers a complete, Christian, traditional education from three year old preschool through eighth grade. CRCS is a ministry of Calvary Road Baptist Church and shares its spacious facilities on six and one half acres of property, two miles east of Springfield Mall in the Franconia area. The purpose of Calvary Road Christian School is to complement the ministry of Calvary Road Baptist Church through providing students a distinctly Christian education that encourages a commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, the development of Christian character, excellence in academics, and service to others. Our faculty and staff are highly dedicated Christians who are excited to have the opportunity to fulfill the school's mission through teaching and molding the lives of each student under their care. In addition to planning and implementing a quality educational program, each of our faculty are expected to be a Christian role model so that students have the opportunity to not just "learn the facts" but see each teacher's faith in action.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Calvary Road Christian School cost?

Calvary Road Christian School's tuition is approximately $10,600 for private students.

What is Calvary Road Christian School's ranking?

Calvary Road Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Calvary Road Christian School?

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

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 3/22/2017

We love this school! The academics are wonderful, the staff is great and my personal favorite is the immense amount of communication. My only complaint (by nature we always find one right) is that science was more STEM involved. Praying for more successful years with CRCS.

- Posted by Parent - Acacia

5 5/17/2016

We love this school! Great staff and learning environment. Tuition is reasonable for the high level f education provided to my son. Each class has a teacher's assistant too.

- Posted by Parent - gastr

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