Tappahannock Junior Academy

170 Melody Ct Tappahannock, VA 22560
www.tjasda.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,000
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Tappahannock Junior Academy Photo #1 - Tappahannock Junior Academy has a great Choir and Bells program that performs once a month through the school year. We also have a 'Learn to Ski/Snowboard' program that runs one day a week for six weeks. The teachers enjoy challenging their students academically and helping them to make lasting friendships. Our Mission Statement: To create a climate that will exemplify and encourage a Christ-like character and lead your child/student to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. Please call the school at 804-443-5076 for more information.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,000
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

Tappahannock Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute
Affordability

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniforms Required

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
A Registration Fee of $350 - $425
Admissions Director
Mrs. Kim Petersen
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports

School Notes

  • The mission of Tappahannock Junior Academy, established in 1966, is to provide spiritual, emotional, physical, social and intellectual learning with Jesus as the center.
  • Education is offered for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
  • The curriculum includes reading, science, math, music, art, spelling, computer, language arts, social studies, and physical education.
  • After-school care is also provided for working parents.
  • In addition, the school features an annual snow-skiing/snow-boarding program for students.
  • All new students admitted into Tappahannock Junior Academy must go through an interview with the Principal and take a placement test. The WRAT test is currently used for students in grades 1 - 8 and the Gesell Assessment is used for studens in Pre K - 1st grade.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Tappahannock Junior Academy cost?
Tappahannock Junior Academy's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.
What sports does Tappahannock Junior Academy offer?
Tappahannock Junior Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Snowboarding.
When is the application deadline for Tappahannock Junior Academy?
The application deadline for Tappahannock Junior Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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