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Toras Chaim

3110 Sterling Point Dr
Portsmouth, VA 23703

www.toraschaim.net

Toras Chaim in Portsmouth, VA is a co–ed Jewish private school serving grades PK through 8 with a total enrollment of 90 students in a city–based community.

The school was founded in 2002 and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 10 teachers, 90% of whom hold advanced degrees.

Annual tuition for this PK–8 private school is $11,000, with rolling admissions and an application deadline of July 1.

Toras Chaim holds memberships with Cognia and the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools, offering a formal dress code in its academic programs.

Among private schools in Virginia, Toras Chaim ranks in the top 20% for percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 90 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,000
Application Deadline: Jul. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Toras Chaim ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS)
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Speech and Language

Year Founded

2002

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

90 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jul. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,000

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Tuition Notes

11000 is for kindergarten through 8th grade.

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Toras Chaim; with life, for life!

Our school serves the Jewish community. All students accepted must either be Jewish or have a sponsoring Rabbi indicating intent to become Jewish.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Toras Chaim cost?

Toras Chaim's tuition is approximately $11,000 for private students.

What is Toras Chaim's ranking?

Toras Chaim ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Toras Chaim?

The application deadline for Toras Chaim is Jul. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Jul. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 90 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,000
Application Deadline: Jul. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

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