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Temple Christian School

4467 S. Amherst Highway
Madison Heights, VA 24572

Temple Christian School offers a fully accredited K4-12th grade program that emphasizes Biblical absolutism, moral integrity and academic excellence.

At Temple Christian School our students don’t “fit in,” they “stand out!” The mission of Temple Christian School is to provide a Christ-centered, academically thorough education, whereby students find a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a fulfilled life through a program of excellence, that leads them to develop a receptive and obedient heart for the Word and work of God in their lives.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 313 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1973

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Sat. May 30, 2026

Campus Size

49 acres

Student Body

Total Students

313 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Temple Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

2 courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Full dress code

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition varies by grade level and by number of family members enrolled.

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Set Apart Girls' ClubTheater/Drama

Yearbook

School Notes

School Motto: Expanding the Mind, Energizing the Heart, Enriching the Life.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Temple Christian School offer?

Temple Christian School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Temple Christian School's ranking?

Temple Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Temple Christian School?

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

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 313 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,582 for elementary schools and $18,698 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).