Charlottesville Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Charlottesville, VA
1205 Pen Park Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Charlottesville
- Serving families in Charlottesville since at least 2011
Charlottesville Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Charlottesville, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 342 students and around 15 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Richmond. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 342
- Teachers
- 23.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 181 girls, 161 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Richmond
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 56% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 59 Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Charlottesville Catholic School 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 Charlottesville Catholic School
What grades does Charlottesville Catholic School serve?
Charlottesville Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Charlottesville Catholic School?
About 342 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Charlottesville Catholic School?
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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