Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Suffolk Christian Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Suffolk Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
269 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
3 courses
Advanced Courses
AP GovermentAP Psychology
AP US History
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$8,600 per student
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
School Mascot
Knights
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Interact Club (Rotary International)National Beta Club
Operation Smile ClubRobotics Club
Student CouncilStudent Government Association
School Notes
- Suffolk Christian Academy is a college preparatory school with high-quality academics, spiritual, fine arts, and athletic programs. We have a graduation rate of 100%. More than 90% of our students choose to attend colleges and universities. Faculty & staff are well-qualified with the appropriate certifications and continual training and education. Our alumni are godly young men and women who are committed to a life of Christian leadership, service, and citizenship. Our program serves 3 & 4 year old preschoolers and kindergarten through 12th grade students. Most importantly, God is using SCA's educational environment and family atmosphere to positively impact the lives of our students every day and to prepare them for God's purpose and their future.
- Suffolk Christian Academy is an excellent school filled with qualified faculty, precious students, and godly families. Our desire is to disciple students to become wholly devoted followers of Jesus Christ. We partner with Christian families to provide biblical education and spiritual development for their children; therefore, the expectation is that all families who seek to enroll their children at SCA are Bible-believing followers of Christ who are actively growing in thier own walk with God.
- Our standardized test scores demonstrate that our students are receiving an excellent education. SAT scores for our college-bound students are consistently higher than local, state, and national scores. Graduates are attending quality colleges and universities with success.Numerousalumnihave made the Dean's list and admission into an academic honor society on campus. God is blessing our students' efforts and has shown them favor in their dreams and endeavors.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Suffolk Christian Academy often compared to?
Suffolk Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Nansemond-Suffolk Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Suffolk Christian Academy offer?
Suffolk Christian Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Suffolk Christian Academy's ranking?
Suffolk Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Suffolk Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Suffolk Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(757) 539-8789
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(757) 539-8789
Distance: 5.8 mi
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(757) 539-8789
Distance: 12.0 mi
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Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
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(757) 539-8789
Distance: 12.0 mi
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Avg. class size: 16 students
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