Temple Christian 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 (2025)

  • 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:

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Sep 4, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
Campus Size
49

Student Body

Total Students
313 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 30%
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.
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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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • 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 $15,802 for elementary schools and $19,049 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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