Valley Christian Junior High School in Tempe, AZ serves 119 co–ed students in grades 7 and 8 within a midsize city community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with 10 teachers supporting its regular Christian elementary and secondary program.
Approximately 20.5% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity in the Tempe area.
The school offers education exclusively for grades 7 and 8, focusing on junior high–level curriculum within a Christian framework.
Valley Christian Junior High School is located near other Tempe private schools, providing families local options for middle–grade Christian education.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Student Body
Total Students
119 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Valley Christian Junior High School?
The application deadline for Valley Christian Junior High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Valley Christian Junior High School is Autism Academy For Education & Development (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten (1.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
Chrysalis Academy Day School For Children With Autism
Special Education School
600 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-6000
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-6000
1.1 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 44 students
Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1365 E Elliot Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 838-9097
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 838-9097
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 226 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Tempe KinderCare ![Tempe KinderCare Photo - Tempe KinderCare Front]( "Tempe KinderCare Photo - Tempe KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
1773 East McNair Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-0534
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-0534
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Accel East Campus
Special Education School
1430 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
Accel East Campus
Special Education School
1430 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
Valley Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
6304 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 900 students Tuition listed
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 2,292 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5130 E Warner Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
Accel East Campus
Special Education School
1430 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
Valley Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
6304 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 900 students Tuition listed
Grace Christian Academy ![Grace Christian Academy Photo - Education In CHRIST = Preparation For LIFE]( "Grace Christian Academy Photo - Education In CHRIST = Preparation For LIFE")
(Christian)
1200 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 966-5022
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 966-5022
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
715 W Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-3991
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-3991
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1365 E Elliot Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 838-9097
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 838-9097
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 226 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Tempe KinderCare ![Tempe KinderCare Photo - Tempe KinderCare Front]( "Tempe KinderCare Photo - Tempe KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
1773 East McNair Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-0534
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-0534
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
1035 E Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-0906
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-0906
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-K | 100 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Mill Avenue Preschool ![Mill Avenue Preschool Photo]( "Mill Avenue Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4431 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3306
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3306
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K
Tempe Christian PreSchool
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
3929 S Rural Road
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 838-2866
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 838-2866
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 170 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-3200
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-3200
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Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4800
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-4800
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(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 56%)
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Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-7122
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-7122
0.6 miles
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(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25%)
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Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-2544
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-2544
0.7 miles
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(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
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Rank:
1/
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Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
0.7 miles
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