Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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)
Temple Christian School
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- 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)
School Rankings
Temple Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
Campus Size
49 acres
Student Body
Total Students
313 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
2 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Full dress code
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade level and by number of family members enrolled.
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
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)
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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(434) 385-3600
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Distance: 2.0 mi
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131 Old Colony Rd
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(434) 230-0752
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 33
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(434) 385-3600
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
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520 Eldon St
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(434) 846-0301
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(434) 200-9257
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380 Colony Road
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(434) 230-0752
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
520 Eldon St
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(434) 846-0301
Distance: 5.3 mi
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122 Fleetwood Dr
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(434) 847-8313
Distance: 4.4 mi
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