First Baptist Ready Academy Christian School (2026 Profile)

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First Baptist Ready Academy Christian School

418 E Bute St
Norfolk, VA 23510

Tel: (757) 622-5650

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School's philosophy is dedicated to preparing Christ like children and youth, according to their ability, who will be spiritually, morally, academically, physically and socially ready to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 114 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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First Baptist Ready Academy Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Year Founded

2005

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

114 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: "Failure is not an option", "Mediocrity is unacceptable" and "Excellence is our standard."

School's philosophy is dedicated to preparing Christ like children and youth, according to their ability, who will be spiritually, morally, academically, physically and socially ready to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

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

School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

Excellent! Both of my children were Ready Runners until we moved out of the area. An excellent foundation! I only wish they served middle school students in the city due to the poor performance of Norfolk's public middle schools.

- Posted by Parent - pyham

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 114 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Norfolk, VA is $16,324 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Norfolk, VA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).