#1 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
St. Pius X School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic schools in Virginia
Norfolk, VA
A+Overall grade155 students6 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
Private schools in the Diocese of Richmond with the highest overall grades. Top 29 of 29 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Danville
Danville, VA
A+Overall grade120 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Portsmouth
Portsmouth, VA
A+Overall grade156 students9 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
St. Joseph School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Virginia
Petersburg, VA
A+Overall grade162 students10 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
All Saints Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Richmond
Richmond, VA
A+Overall grade187 students10 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
Christ the King Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Virginia
Norfolk, VA
A+Overall grade207 students7 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
St. Mary Star of the Sea School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Hampton
Hampton, VA
A+Overall grade141 students11 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
St. Annes School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Bristol
Bristol, VA
A+Overall grade123 students8 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
St. Matthew's School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
A+Overall grade421 students12 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
Peninsula Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 8–12
Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in Virginia
Newport News, VA
A+Overall grade260 students9 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
St. Gregory the Great School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Catholic school in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
A+Overall grade561 students12 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011
Richmond, VA
A+Overall grade337 students12 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
St. Bridget School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in Virginia
Richmond, VA
A+Overall grade477 students11 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
Star of the Sea School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Virginia Beach since at least 2011
Virginia Beach, VA
A+Overall grade213 students12 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
St. John Neumann Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Blacksburg
Blacksburg, VA
A+Overall grade156 students11 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Newport News since at least 2011
Newport News, VA
A+Overall grade342 students13 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Powhatan, VA
AOverall grade381 students10 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
St. Patrick Catholic School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Catholic school in Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
AOverall grade373 students11 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
Benedictine College Preparatory
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Richmond
Richmond, VA
A-Overall grade523 students12 students per teacher
#20 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
Roanoke Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Catholic school in Roanoke
Roanoke, VA
A-Overall grade358 students11 students per teacher
#21 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
86% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Virginia Beach, VA
B+Overall grade476 students13 students per teacher
#22 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
Charlottesville Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA
B+Overall grade342 students15 students per teacher
#23 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
St. Benedict Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 9 Catholic schools in Richmond
Richmond, VA
BOverall grade218 students13 students per teacher
#24 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Richmond
St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011
Richmond, VA
BOverall grade391 students16 students per teacher
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