Cardinal Newman Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 8–12
North Chesterfield, VA
11000 Smoketree Dr, North Chesterfield, VA 23236
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Virginia
In North Chesterfield, Virginia, Cardinal Newman Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. About 23 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Catholic high schools in Virginia. Enrollment is up about 130% since 2019–20. The school is part of the Diocese of Richmond. The school day runs about 7 hours, 173 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 8–12
- Students
- 23
- Teachers
- 6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 15 girls, 8 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Richmond
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic high schools in Virginia (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of Catholic high schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 10 Catholic high schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Cardinal Newman Academy whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Cardinal Newman Academy
What grades does Cardinal Newman Academy serve?
Cardinal Newman Academy serves grades 8–12.
How many students attend Cardinal Newman Academy?
About 23 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Cardinal Newman Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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