Portsmouth Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Portsmouth Christian School in Portsmouth, VA offers co–ed education for grades PK through 12 in a small city community setting.
The school enrolls 608 students with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 supported by 43 teachers.
Founded in 1965, the school is affiliated with the Baptist denomination and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International.
Annual tuition is $4,500, ranking the school among the more affordable private PK–12 options in the Portsmouth area.
The student body includes 33 percent students of color, and the school offers four Advanced Placement courses.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 608 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,500
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Portsmouth Christian School 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	Portsmouth Christian School
Pre-K	59
Kind	43
1	41
2	30
3	52
4	40
5	63
6	35
7	39
8	66
9	37
10	28
11	30
12	45

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Grade 8 is the largest grade at Portsmouth Christian School, with 66 students.

Year Founded

1965

Student Body

Total Students

608 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

4 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,500

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How much does Portsmouth Christian School cost?

Portsmouth Christian School's tuition is approximately $4,500 for private students.

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

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Portsmouth, VA is $7,690 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).