Mt. Carmel Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 167 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,265
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Aug. 20 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Mt. Carmel Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mt. Carmel Christian Academy
Pre-K	41
Kind	14
1	13
2	16
3	4
4	20
5	9
6	9
7	8
8	12
9	7
10	4
11	7
12	3

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Year Founded

1976

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School Motto

Educating the Total Child

Student Body

Total Students

167 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

17%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

28 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Aug. 20 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,265

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Tuition Notes

Tuition for the 2023-2024 year: $4000 for full time preschool, $4080 for K-8th grade, $4265 for 9th-12th grade

% on Financial Aid

48%

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Julie Nichols

Admissions Associate

Jasmin Thompson

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountrySoccer

Volleyball

School Notes

Mt. Carmel Christian Academy is dedicated to educating the total child.
Our qualified and experienced staff is committed to preparing your student for their future educational and occupational endeavors as well as developing Christ-centeredness foundational for their life's journey.

Mt. Carmel Christian Academy (MCCA) has Biblical programs for Pre-K through 12th grade. Our goal is to grow students academically, emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually. The average class has 12 students, allowing us to better assist students on an individual basis. MCCA offers volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, and cross country. All elementary students receive one or more weekly lessons in Music. Our middle school and high school students participate in electives such as Bible, Agriculture, Avionics, Cyber Security, Keyboarding and Study Skills, Life Skills, or vocational training through the local Page County Tech Center.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mt. Carmel Christian Academy cost?

Mt. Carmel Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $4,265 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Mt. Carmel Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Mt. Carmel Christian Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.

What sports does Mt. Carmel Christian Academy offer?

Mt. Carmel Christian Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Mt. Carmel Christian Academy's ranking?

Mt. Carmel Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Least expensive tuition and Most AP courses offered.

When is the application deadline for Mt. Carmel Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Mt. Carmel Christian Academy is Aug. 20 / rolling (applications are due on Aug. 20 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (4 reviews)

5 5/24/2024

MCCA has been a blessing to our family! My granddaughter is receiving a quality, faith-based education. The curriculum is well rounded, meeting state requirements while also offering classes like avionics, agriculture, and Bible instruction. The teachers are loving educators who care about the students. I'm so impressed that they give my granddaughter extra attention when she needs it. The administrators and teachers personally work with their students and parents, and all are committed to her success. Thank you MCCA!

- Posted by Parent - Denise Farmer

5 4/29/2021

Love MCCA! We are constantly evolving to love and nurture your children while showing them a true love for education and Jesus!

- Posted by Teacher - A

5 3/16/2021

We love MCCA! Our daughter has done very well this year and her teachers have stepped up to help her in areas where she needed improvement.

- Posted by Parent - JC

5 3/12/2021

The teachers and staff at MCCA are so caring for the students! I have full confidence in them that they are teaching my kids good moral standards and are always willing to go the extra mile to see them succeed!

- Posted by Parent - JM

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The average private school tuition in Virginia is $14,801 for elementary schools and $18,583 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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