Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Classical Christian education is a tried and true method of teaching children according to their abilities and strengths. Children love to be challenged and stretched, and our well-trained teachers balance this with love and kindness toward each student. Click on the Student Life tab for information on electives and activities, or click on the Academics tab to see how carefully our curriculum is integrated horizontally (through the year) and vertically (from grade K to 12). Colleges, universities, and trades schools appreciate our students. Learn where our seniors are accepted and land after Rockbridge Academy.
To apply, fill out the Rockbridge Academy Application, upload all required supporting materials, and submit your application fee of $85 per applicant. Upon receipt, an email will be sent to you with instructions for scheduling an appointment for your family interview and academic testing. After this appointment, our Admissions Committee will assess readiness to enter our school.
Absolutely! We love visitors! We offer tours, virtual information meetings, Story Times, and Open House events throughout the year. To find out more about our upcoming events, please visit our Open House and Visits page.
We are pleased to offer many opportunities for your child to grow: after-school enrichment, field trips, boys' and girls' sports, FCA, drama, orchestra, choir, drawing, painting, debate, mock trial, Science Olympiad, and several student clubs. There are also informal opportunities to enjoy other families in after-school play, book clubs, and fellowship. Whether students are competing, planning, or just playing, we want to encourage them to delight in all that God has given them and to use these opportunities for His glory.
Rockbridge Academy is accredited through the Association of Classical & Christian Schools, and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International.
Yes. Rockbridge Academy utilizes FACTS GRANT & AID for tuition assistance and management. All enrolled families may apply. Read more information on the Tuition Affordability program.
Each year, students in grades 2, 4, 6, and 7 take the CTP-5 test. Our students perform very well on these standardized tests, with average scores ranging above the local, state, and national norm.
In high school, the Class of 2019's SAT scores averaged 1349 out of 1600, based on the verbal and math sections only.
At our Evergreen Campus, grades K-12 meet from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Kindergarten is offered as either a half-day or full-day option. Half-day kindergarten meets from 8:00 AM-11:20 AM. The full-day option supplements the academic instruction with a program we call Kindergarten Enrichment. Students may participate in Kindergarten Enrichment on a two-day (T/Th), three-day (M/W/F), or five-day per week basis.