Toras Chaim
Toras Chaim serves 113 students in grades Prekindergarten-8is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) and the Cognia.
The student:teacher of Toras Chaim is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Jewish.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked VA School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 113 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,000
- Application Deadline: Jul. 1 / rolling
Top Placements
Toras Chaim places among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Speech and Language
Year Founded
2002
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jul. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,000
Tuition Notes
11000 is for kindergarten through 8th grade.
School Notes
- Our school serves the Jewish community. All students accepted must either be Jewish or have a sponsoring Rabbi indicating intent to become Jewish.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Toras Chaim is Sweethaven Christian Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Christopher Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Preparatory School (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: NS-PK | 27 students 0.1 miles 4811 High Street W
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 484-7229
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 484-7229
0.1
NS-PK
27
Grades: NS-5 | 160 students 0.3 miles 3300 Cedar Lane
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 484-6776
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 484-6776
0.3
NS-5
160
Western Branch Kindercare![Western Branch Kindercare Photo - Infant Classroom B]( "Western Branch Kindercare Photo - Infant Classroom B")
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK 1 miles 5700 Trucker St
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 484-1965
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 484-1965
1
NS-PK
n/a
Sweethaven Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Grades: PK-12 | 183 students 1.2 miles 5000 W Norfolk Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 484-4067
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 484-4067
1.2
PK-12
183
Churchland KinderCare![Churchland KinderCare Photo - Churchland KinderCare]( "Churchland KinderCare Photo - Churchland KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK | 18 students 1.4 miles 6025 Churchland Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 484-9377
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 484-9377
1.4
NS-PK
18
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