Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,900
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
School Motto
Quality Education in the LIGHT of God’s Word
Student Body
Total Students
164 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 9%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki pants & solid color polo shirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
First child $3900for annual
Second child $2,950
Third child $500
Fourth and more attend free
Admissions Director
Mr. Charles Atkins
Admissions Associate
Patsy Caudill
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
School Notes
- GBCS Mission Statement Dedicated to equipping children to lead Christ-centered lives, Greater Beckley Christian School supports parents in their God-given responsibility of educating children by striving to provide quality spiritual, academic, personal and social instruction in light of God`s Word.
- Greater Beckley Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other administered programs and admits qualified students to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at school subject to and in conformity with the school religious beliefs and practices as embodied in its rules and regulations.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Greater Beckley Christian School cost?
Greater Beckley Christian School's tuition is approximately $3,900 for private students.
What schools are Greater Beckley Christian School often compared to?
Greater Beckley Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Victory Baptist Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Greater Beckley Christian School offer?
Greater Beckley Christian School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Greater Beckley Christian School?
The application deadline for Greater Beckley Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 6/16/2023
GBCS provided my siblings and me with a great education based on biblical principles. I sent my kids there as well. I wouldn`t choose anywhere else. Great environment for learning and spiritual growth.
5 2/23/2019
The Elementary School is excellent. The teachers are so caring and make learning exciting.
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