Tappahannock Junior Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Tappahannock Junior Academy

170 Melody Ct Tappahannock, VA 22560

Tel: (804) 443-5076

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 24 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,000
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

Tappahannock Junior Academy Photo #1 - Tappahannock Junior Academy has a great Choir and Bells program that performs once a month through the school year. We also have a 'Learn to Ski/Snowboard' program that runs one day a week for six weeks. The teachers enjoy challenging their students academically and helping them to make lasting friendships. Our Mission Statement: To create a climate that will exemplify and encourage a Christ-like character and lead your child/student to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. Please call the school at 804-443-5076 for more information.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 24 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,000
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Tappahannock Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Tappahannock Junior Academy
Pre-K	3
Kind	3
1	2
2	3
4	2
5	3
6	3
7	2
8	3

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1966

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

24 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

41%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniforms Required

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,000

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Tuition Notes

A Registration Fee of $350 - $425

Admissions Director

Mrs. Kim Petersen

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Snowboarding

School Notes

The mission of Tappahannock Junior Academy, established in 1966, is to provide spiritual, emotional, physical, social and intellectual learning with Jesus as the center.
Education is offered for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
The curriculum includes reading, science, math, music, art, spelling, computer, language arts, social studies, and physical education.
After-school care is also provided for working parents.
In addition, the school features an annual snow-skiing/snow-boarding program for students.

All new students admitted into Tappahannock Junior Academy must go through an interview with the Principal and take a placement test. The WRAT test is currently used for students in grades 1 - 8 and the Gesell Assessment is used for studens in Pre K - 1st grade.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Tappahannock Junior Academy cost?

Tappahannock Junior Academy's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.

What sports does Tappahannock Junior Academy offer?

Tappahannock Junior Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Snowboarding.

When is the application deadline for Tappahannock Junior Academy?

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

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The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,549 for elementary schools and $18,838 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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