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Christ the King Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Norfolk, VA

3401 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk, VA 23509

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Virginia

In Norfolk, Virginia, Christ the King Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 207 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia. The school is part of the Diocese of Richmond. The school day runs about 7 hours, 184 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
207
Teachers
28.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 110 girls, 97 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
184 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 59 Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded47
    Pre-K47
    K21
    118
    220
    322
    421
    515
    619
    77
    817

    Student body

    White46%
    Hispanic or Latino25%
    Black18%
    Two or more races7%
    Asian2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association
    • National Association for the Education of Young Children

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Christ the King Catholic School whether it takes part.

    More about Virginia's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Christ the King Catholic School

    What grades does Christ the King Catholic School serve?

    Christ the King Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Christ the King Catholic School?

    About 207 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Christ the King 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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