Toras Chaim
Tel:
(757)686-2480
- Toras Chaim serves 113 students in grades Prekindergarten-8 and is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) and the AdvancED. The student:teacher of Toras Chaim is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Jewish.
Quick Stats (2020)
- 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 Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) AdvancED |
| 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 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 113 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- PortsmouthMontessori Preparatory SchoolMontessori SchoolGrades: NS-PK | 27 students
0.1 miles
4811 High Street W
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)484-7229 0.1 NS-PK
27 - Portsmouth Grades: PK-5 | 148 students
0.3 miles
3300 Cedar Lane
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)484-6776 0.3 PK-5
148 - Portsmouth Grades: NS-PK
1 miles
5700 Trucker St
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)484-1965 1 NS-PK
n/a - PortsmouthSweethaven Christian Academy(Baptist)Grades: PK-11 | 222 students
1.2 miles
5000 W Norfolk Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)484-4082 1.2 PK-11
222 - Portsmouth Grades: NS-PK | 18 students
1.4 miles
6025 Churchland Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)484-9377 1.4 NS-PK
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