St. Mark Christian Academy (2026 Profile)

2714 Frederick Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23704

St. Mark Chriian Academy in Portsmouth, VA serves 70 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 5th grade in a small city–based campus.

Founded in 2008, the school has a udent–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 8 total teachers providing instruction.

The academy is affiliated with the Bapti tradition and holds membership in the Association of Christian Schools International and Alternative School Network.

The udent body is highly diverse, with 96.43% of students representing students of color, placing the school among the top 20% in Virginia for diversity.

Admissions are rolling with an application deadline of Augu 15, and the campus encompasses 5 acres within the Portsmouth community.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 70 students
Application Deadline: Aug. 15 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Mark Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Alternative School Network

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Year Founded

2008

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Campus Size

5 acres

Student Body

Total Students

70 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

96%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

St. Mark Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

yellow polo shirts and navy blue pants

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Aug. 15 / rolling

Tuition Notes

Monthly - Due on 1st; Late charges apply after the 5th.

Admissions Director

Mrs. Victoria L. Gray

Admissions Associate

Ms. Sallie V. Turner

Application URL

School Notes

School Motto: Pursuing Christ's Standards of Excellence!

We are a Christian �� School. Families attending SMCA must be in agreement with the school`s Statement of Faith and Cooperation.We do not have the facilities or staff to support Special Education Services. SMCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions, and other school administered programs.

Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for St. Mark Christian Academy is Aug. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Aug. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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