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Toras Chaim

3110 Sterling Point Dr
Portsmouth, VA 23703

www.toraschaim.net

Toras Chaim serves 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) and the Cognia.

The student:teacher of Toras Chaim is 9:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Jewish.

Quick Stats (2025)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 90 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,000
Application Deadline: Jul. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Toras Chaim ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS)
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Speech and Language

Year Founded

2002

Student Body

Total Students

90 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jul. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,000

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Tuition Notes

11000 is for kindergarten through 8th grade.

School Notes

Our school serves the Jewish community. All students accepted must either be Jewish or have a sponsoring Rabbi indicating intent to become Jewish.

Source: Verified school update

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Toras Chaim's tuition is approximately $11,000 for private students.

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Toras Chaim ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Toras Chaim?

The application deadline for Toras Chaim is Jul. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Jul. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Stats (2025)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 90 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,000
Application Deadline: Jul. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

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