Jefferson Christian Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Jefferson Christian Academy

219 Big Stony Creek Rd Ripplemead, VA 24150

Tel: (540) 626-5222

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 172 students
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: âœ“Verified school update

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About the School

Jefferson Christian Academy in Ripplemead, VA, is a rural Kâ€“12 Christian private school with an enrollment of 172 students and a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 14:1.
The school offers 13 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and reports average SAT and ACT scores of 1100 and 26, respectively.
Founded in 1994, Jefferson Christian Academy employs 12 teachers, 45% of whom have advanced degrees, and maintains an average class size of 8 students.
Tuition acceptance is high, with a 99% acceptance rate, and the school follows a rolling admissions policy.
As a member of the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS), the academy provides a Christianâ€“oriented education in a rural setting.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 172 students
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: âœ“Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Jefferson Christian Academy
Pre-K	86
Kind	9
1	10
2	8
3	9
4	8
5	4
6	7
8	5
9	7
10	9
11	6
12	4

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Year Founded

1994

School Calendar

School Motto

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.

Student Body

Total Students

172 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

45%

Average Class Size

8 students

Average SAT score

1100

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

13 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 85%

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

GolfVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Jefferson Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Jefferson Christian Academy is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.

What sports does Jefferson Christian Academy offer?

Jefferson Christian Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Jefferson Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Jefferson Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Virginia is $14,733 for elementary schools and $18,294 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).