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Salem Christian School

35 Church Lane
Gum Spring, VA 23065
Salem Christian School's purpose is to equip students to make a positive, life-long impact in the world by providing an exceptional education in a Christ centerd environment. Our desire is to work with the parent to provide care, education, and moral and spiritual support for each child enrolled in order to fulfill God's command to raise our children according to His Word.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
193 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
AP/Advanced Courses
Honors BiologyHonors Chemistry
Honors English

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Varies from $1250 (preschool) - $6250 (high school)
Admissions Director
Wendy Carter
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Photojournalism


Arts and Music Programs:
ChorusDrama
Home Economics

School Notes

  • SCS believes it is necessary to educate the whole child: body, soul, and spirt. The school will seed to provide opportunities for the children enrolled in the the program to grow spiritually, mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially by providing developmentally-appropriate activities, giudance, ministry and outreach to them and to their families.
  • The progma is designed to be Christian in its appoach. Christian values and principles are shared from God's Word through daily learning activites.
  • Salem Christian school provides an education for Pre-K 3 -12th grades.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Salem Christian School offer?
Salem Christian School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Salem Christian School?
The application deadline for Salem Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
Salem Christian School has been the perfect home for my children. They are academically challenged in an environment that is unparalleled in any other school in the region. These teachers love their students and ensure they are prepared academically, physically, and emotionally. Great place to educate your children!
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5  
Quality programs and teachers who are extremely caring.
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,523 for elementary schools and $18,727 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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