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Christchurch School

5.00 (1 review)
49 Seahorse Lane Christchurch VA 23031
Tel: (804) 542-6843
www.christchurchschool.org
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $71,000
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $30,300
  • Acceptance rate: 73%
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Christchurch School Photo #4 - Sports are an integral part of the Christchurch experience. Every student has an opportunity to play, from aspiring college athletes to those who just want to hit the field for fun.
Christchurch School Photo #5 - An excellent education isn't limited to academics. Christchurch's co-curricular activities support and complement the academic program, while creating balance for student by encouraging them to develop interests outside of schoolwork.
Christchurch School Photo #6 - Christchurch is recognized for rigorous academics and a well-rounded college prep program. 100% of Christchurch students are accepted to four-year colleges, with the majority attending universities on the U.S. News & World Report's top 150 list.
Christchurch School Photo #7 - In addition to rigorous course material, students learn how to collaborate, problem solve, and use evolving technology as a creative tool. Students develop the critical thinking skills that prepare them for college courses and careers, including those that don't yet exist. In a world that is rapidly changing, Christchurch School teaches students how to navigate those changes with confidence.
Christchurch School Photo #8 - Approximately 25% of Christchurch students benefit from the learning skills program, the first program of its kind at a Virginia boarding school. Trained faculty offer specific learning and organizational strategies, in addition to study skills that prepare these students for academic success, often at a level they did not imagine possible.
Christchurch School Photo #9 - Christchurch residence halls are a welcoming home away from home, a place where friends live, study, and relax together. Students gain new sense of independence living away from mom and dad, but can rest assured that dorm parents will be available 24/7 to help with everything from coping with homesickness to how to do laundry.
Christchurch School Photo #10 - The arts at Christchurch School help each student find his or her unique voice and share that voice confidently with the world.
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About the School

  • LOCATED ON THE SCENIC RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER, an hour east of Richmond, Virginia. Christchurch School is an Episcopal boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12. Our average enrollment is 200, with 70% boarding and 30% day.
  • CHRISTCHURCH IS THE PLACE for students who aren't challenged by or satisfied with a one-size-fits-all education, and families who believe that learning should mean more than just taking a test.
  • CHRISTCHURCH PROVIDES A CHALLENGING, YET NURTURING, ENVIRONMENT in which students are encouraged to explore their current interests and their future potential. Christchurch helps students clarify what they want and where they want to go, and then helps them develop the skills and formulate the plan that will get them there.
  • STUDENTS DISCOVER SKILLS, APTITUDES, AND TALENTS they didn't know they had. They come to realize and understand their own intrinsic value, and the tremendous value they bring to their school, to the community, and to the world.
  • THE ULTIMATE PAYOFF from a Christchurch education is more than just earning a diploma or being accepted into the right college.
  • CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL IS THE PLACE and the experience where your best possible future begins. Set YOUR course at the river.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $71,000
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $30,300
  • Acceptance rate: 73%
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

2026 School Data
Christchurch School
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Yes
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Executive Function Deficit, ADHD/Language-based Learning Differences, Mild Dyslexia
n/a
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1921
1906
Campus Size
125 acres
130 acres

Student Body

Enrollment
260 students
319 students
% Students of Color
11%
27%
% International Students
30%
21%
% Students Boarding
70%
65%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual neat, collared shirt
Casual
Average Class Size
13 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
67%
73%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Summer Program Details
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Accreditations
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
# of AP Courses Offered
23
18
Courses
Honors BiologyHonors Chemistry
Honors Ecological ResearchHonors Humanities 10
Honors Humanities 11Honors Humanities 12
Honors Humanities 9Honors Integrated Science 10
Honors Integrated Science 11Honors Integrated Science 9
Honors Language and Composition 10Honors Language and Composition 11
Honors Language and Composition 12Honors Language and Composition 9
Honors Literature and StorytellingHonors Project Program
Honors QR Analysis of ChangeHonors QR Investigations and Caculus 2
Honors QR Investigations and Calculus 1Honors Spanish
Honors Spanish Seminar: EnvironmentHonors Spanish Seminar: food/art/music/culture

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size
$6 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$71,000
(Personal laptop required)
$71,500
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$30,300
(Personal laptop required)
$40,400
Tuition international students
$74,400
$58,650
% Students on Financial Aid
57%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$31,810
(Need-based financial aid grants)
$25,000

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Admissions

Application Deadline
Dec. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)
Yes
No
Acceptance Rate
73%
64%
Director of Admissions
Billy Burlee
Associate Director of Admissions
Aaron Alter
Application URL
Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
13
17
Sports
BaseballBasketball
EquestrianFootball
GolfLacrosse
RidingSailing
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingVolleyball
Winter Track

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
13
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Admission Tour GuidesChess Club
Community ServiceDEIB
MakerspaceModel UN
National Honor SocietyRiver and Outdoor
Sports MediaStudent Government


Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubMusic
Theatre Production

College Matriculation

College Acceptance Rate
99%
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
Hampden-Sydney College
10
James Madison University
10
University of Mary Washington
9
Syracuse University
8
Virginia Tech
8
Roanoke College
7
College of William and Mary
4
Virginia Commonwealth University
4
University of Richmond
3
University of Virginia
3
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School Notes

  • The Christchurch experience is personal, but it is also about community. It is academic, but very much about relationships. It is active and lively, and it also encourages you to think deeply. It is school and home, it is family and community, it is an all absorbing experience that will change your life. We want to get to know you and what your dreams are. When you come to Christchurch, we meet you where you are and take you as far as you can imagine.  We work through challenges together and find opportunities at every turn.  We use our place on the river, the Chesapeake Bay, local communities and far flung places to teach the lessons that give you the skills you need for life. Our goal is to give you the confidence to do whatever you imagine and are willing to make happen with hard work. We want you to be sure of yourself so that the future happens on your terms. And we want you to have the resilience you will need in a fast-changing world. Finally, we want to ensure that you understand your own values and beliefs, to give you the strong foundation on which to build a great life. Along the journey at Christchurch, you will find friends and experiences all over the world, make lifelong connections, and have mentors in every area of life and every area of interest.  Our faculty are experts.  Never again in your life will you find so many people devoted solely to your success, growth, and well-being. Come visit us at the river, take in the pure air and timeless river, meet the students and faculty who welcome you into this community, and think about how together, we can create a future that is uniquely yours and without limits. 
  • LD types supported: Executive Function Deficit, ADHD/Language-based Learning Differences, Mild Dyslexia
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • William Styron - Pulitzer Prize Winner
    • Lewis B. Puller, Jr. - Pulitzer Prize Winner
    • Malcolm Campbell - Former Publisher, SPIN Magazine
    • Vincent Canby - Chief Film Critic, New York Times
    • Bill Broaddus - Former Attorney General, Commonwealth of Virginia
    • John Craine, Jr. - President, SUNY Maritime College
    • Alec Faulkner - Player, Valentine FC (pro soccer)
    • Devin Robinson - Player, Washington Wizards (NBA)
    • Pat Young - Player, Charlotte Hounds (pro lacrosse)
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Christchurch School cost?
Christchurch School's tuition is approximately $71,000 for boarding students and $30,300 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Christchurch School?
The acceptance rate of Christchurch School is 73%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.
Who are famous alumni from Christchurch School?
Christchurch School famous alumni include: William Styron, Lewis B. Puller, Jr., Malcolm Campbell, Vincent Canby, Bill Broaddus, John Craine, Jr., Alec Faulkner, Devin Robinson and Pat Young.
What sports does Christchurch School offer?
Christchurch School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Riding, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball and Winter Track.
Does Christchurch School offer a summer program?
Yes, Christchurch School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Christchurch School?
The application deadline for Christchurch School is Dec. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $71,000
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $30,300
  • Acceptance rate: 73%
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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