Christ-minded young people who become confident, spiritual, loving leaders. 

Christian school and daycare in Chesapeake, VA, serving infants through 8th grade. 

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WHAT WE OFFER

Daycare & Preschool (Infants - K4)

Teachers nurture these tiny ones with developmentally appropriate hands-on activities lovingly crafted to enrich all aspects of their early childhood growth, while emphasizing faith in Jesus Christ.

K5-4TH

All of our teachers love our students and in the elementary classrooms, they’re diligent to provide the vital foundations so necessary for all future learning, guiding them toward wholesome relationships and kindheartedness. 

5th-8th

Middle school is a time of considerable transition and change. Our dedicated teachers are committed to leading our students with the patience and care they need to become godly, independent, and deep-thinking leaders.

GBCA AT A GLANCE

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Staff with Advanced Degrees

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SAFETY IS PRIMARY

We love our school family, so we actively plan and prepare for the well-being of our students, faculty, and staff. With utmost care we practice drills and train for various situations and needs that may occur, working with counselors, healthcare professionals, police, and firefighters, as well as follow best practices gleaned from other experts, updating our policies whenever necessary.

BETA honors those students who have high academic achievement and exemplary character, and who have demonstrated leadership and service to others. We are a 2023-2024 National Beta School of Distinction. The school earned this recognition by increasing their club’s membership by at least 10% from last year. This year, only 22% of Beta Clubs across the country received this award.

BETA honors those students who have high academic achievement and exemplary character, and who have demonstrated leadership and service to others. We are a 2023-2024 National Beta School of Distinction. The school earned this recognition by increasing their club’s membership by at least 10% from last year. This year, only 22% of Beta Clubs across the country received this award.

ACCREDITATION

Great Bridge Christian Academy has attained full accreditation through the National Association of Private Schools. GBCA is also a fully accredited through the Association of Christian Schools International.

   

AROUND THE SCHOOL

Our Mission

To nurture our students in how to make a great living by knowing how to live, in Christ, and to stand with and serve parents in their responsibility to raise their children well both internally and externally. 

History of GBCA
Great Bridge Christian Academy began in 2000 as a ministry of Great Bridge Free Will Baptist Church. This school started as a preschool and daycare with an evangelistic focus to share the gospel with the city of Chesapeake, the Great Bridge area, and northeastern North Carolina. The growth continued as GBCA began to add one academic grade every year. The church constructed the elementary wing in 2005 to expand the potential for academic growth and evangelistic outreach. In 2012, construction began for a 28,000 square-foot family life center. This building now provides the facilities for the grade school and athletic department, including a state of the art gymnasium, eight spacious classrooms, dining hall, and multipurpose room, which is also used by Great Bridge FWB church for various events.

“A great place to be. Love and smiles around every corner.”

- Lawanda Harper

“We have found an amazing school for our kids to grow in God’s word! I love that they come home seeking his praises.. it’s nice to know our children are being well cared for and loved while we work!!”

- Brie Justiniani

“We’re forever grateful for this wonderful school. I hope they prosper 10-fold to what they’ve given to the community.”

- Jessica Eturralde

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700 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Chesapeake, VA 23322

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Business Hours M-F: 7am - 6:00pm | Weekends: Closed

(757) 482-4688

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Great Bridge Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Great Bridge Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.