Christopher Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Christopher Academy

3300 Cedar Lane Portsmouth, VA 23703

Tel: (757) 484-6776

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
Enrollment: 184 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,200
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
Enrollment: 184 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,200
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Christopher Academy
Pre-K	51
Kind	26
1	21
2	28
3	27
4	17
5	14

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Year Founded

1970

School Calendar

School Motto

Christopher Academy鈥earners Today. Leaders Tomorrow.

Student Body

Total Students

184 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,200

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Tuition Notes

Tuition rate listed is for K - 5th grades. Tuition for Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten is less than tuition for 1st - 5th grades.

% on Financial Aid

18%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,500

Admissions Director

Beth Lydon

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Adventure KidsCARES Club - Community Service

School Notes

Christopher Academy
Learners Today. Leaders Tomorrow.

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).