Temple Christian School offers a fully accredited K4-12th grade program that emphasizes Biblical absolutism, moral integrity and academic excellence.
At Temple Christian School our students don’t “fit in,” they “stand out!” The mission of Temple Christian School is to provide a Christ-centered, academically thorough education, whereby students find a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a fulfilled life through a program of excellence, that leads them to develop a receptive and obedient heart for the Word and work of God in their lives.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Temple Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
Campus Size
49 acres
Student Body
Total Students
313 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
2 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Full dress code
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade level and by number of family members enrolled.
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Set Apart Girls' ClubTheater/Drama
Yearbook
School Notes
- School Motto: Expanding the Mind, Energizing the Heart, Enriching the Life.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Temple Christian School offer?
Temple Christian School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Temple Christian School's ranking?
Temple Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Temple Christian School?
The application deadline for Temple Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Temple Christian School is Fellowship Christian Academy (1.9 miles away)
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Virginia Episcopal School ![Virginia Episcopal School Photo - Jett Hall is our main building on the VES campus. This original building, constructed in 1916, is where we welcome guests to campus. It houses our administration, Admissions, Development, Marketing and Business offices, holds classrooms and our Day Student Lounge.]( "Virginia Episcopal School Photo - Jett Hall is our main building on the VES campus. This original building, constructed in 1916, is where we welcome guests to campus. It houses our administration, Admissions, Development, Marketing and Business offices, holds classrooms and our Day Student Lounge.")
(Episcopal)
400 VES Road
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 385-3600
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 385-3600
3.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Virginia Episcopal School ![Virginia Episcopal School Photo - Jett Hall is our main building on the VES campus. This original building, constructed in 1916, is where we welcome guests to campus. It houses our administration, Admissions, Development, Marketing and Business offices, holds classrooms and our Day Student Lounge.]( "Virginia Episcopal School Photo - Jett Hall is our main building on the VES campus. This original building, constructed in 1916, is where we welcome guests to campus. It houses our administration, Admissions, Development, Marketing and Business offices, holds classrooms and our Day Student Lounge.")
(Episcopal)
400 VES Road
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 385-3600
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 385-3600
3.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fellowship Christian Academy
(Christian)
380 Colony Road
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 230-0752
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 230-0752
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Solid Rock Baptist Church
(Christian)
131 Old Colony Rd
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 230-0752
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 230-0752
2 miles
Gr: 12 | 7 students
Virginia Episcopal School ![Virginia Episcopal School Photo - Jett Hall is our main building on the VES campus. This original building, constructed in 1916, is where we welcome guests to campus. It houses our administration, Admissions, Development, Marketing and Business offices, holds classrooms and our Day Student Lounge.]( "Virginia Episcopal School Photo - Jett Hall is our main building on the VES campus. This original building, constructed in 1916, is where we welcome guests to campus. It houses our administration, Admissions, Development, Marketing and Business offices, holds classrooms and our Day Student Lounge.")
(Episcopal)
400 VES Road
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 385-3600
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 385-3600
3.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Childrens House
Montessori School
1400 Lakeside Drive, Unit B
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 528-3216
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 528-3216
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
520 Eldon St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 846-0301
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 846-0301
4.5 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Fellowship Christian Academy
(Christian)
380 Colony Road
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 230-0752
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 230-0752
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Solid Rock Baptist Church
(Christian)
131 Old Colony Rd
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 230-0752
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 230-0752
2 miles
Gr: 12 | 7 students
Virginia Episcopal School ![Virginia Episcopal School Photo - Jett Hall is our main building on the VES campus. This original building, constructed in 1916, is where we welcome guests to campus. It houses our administration, Admissions, Development, Marketing and Business offices, holds classrooms and our Day Student Lounge.]( "Virginia Episcopal School Photo - Jett Hall is our main building on the VES campus. This original building, constructed in 1916, is where we welcome guests to campus. It houses our administration, Admissions, Development, Marketing and Business offices, holds classrooms and our Day Student Lounge.")
(Episcopal)
400 VES Road
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 385-3600
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 385-3600
3.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
520 Eldon St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 846-0301
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 846-0301
4.5 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
Rivermont Lynchburg North
Special Education School
3024 Forest Hills Cir
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 200-9257
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 200-9257
5.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 34 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fellowship Christian Academy
(Christian)
380 Colony Road
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 230-0752
Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 230-0752
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
520 Eldon St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 846-0301
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 846-0301
4.5 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
Rivermont Lynchburg North
Special Education School
3024 Forest Hills Cir
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 200-9257
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 200-9257
5.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 34 students
5039 Boonsboro Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 384-7385
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 384-7385
5.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 260 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Covenant Schools ![New Covenant Schools Photo]( "New Covenant Schools Photo")
(Episcopal)
122 Fleetwood Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 847-8313
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 847-8313
6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 423 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori Childrens House
Montessori School
1400 Lakeside Drive, Unit B
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 528-3216
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 528-3216
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
New Covenant Schools ![New Covenant Schools Photo]( "New Covenant Schools Photo")
(Episcopal)
122 Fleetwood Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 847-8313
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 847-8313
6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 423 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
3701 Candlers Mountain Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 832-2000
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 832-2000
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,956 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1071 Woodberry Square Pl
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 525-0061
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 525-0061
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 136 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy ![Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy Photo]( "Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
19 George St
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 237-1899
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 237-1899
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 77 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1027 Huddleston Drive
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 297-5144
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 297-5144
9082.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1044 Otter River Dr
Goode, VA 24556
(540) 586-9210
Goode, VA 24556
(540) 586-9210
9086 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12400 E Lynchburg-salem Trnpk
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2177
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2177
9088.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1114 Schooldays Rd
Big Island, VA 24526
(434) 299-5863
Big Island, VA 24526
(434) 299-5863
9088.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Ashwood Dr
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-6630
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-6630
9088.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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