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Nativity Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Burke, VA

6398 Nativity Ln, Burke, VA 22015

Overall grade: A-

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  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Burke since at least 2011

Nativity Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Burke, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 264 students and around 15 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Arlington. 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
264
Teachers
17.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 113 girls, 151 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 53% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 59 Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    247’11–12224’13–14230’15–16253’17–18268’19–20265’21–22264’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K36
    K29
    130
    231
    330
    430
    531
    631
    729
    823

    Student body

    White48%
    Hispanic or Latino24%
    Two or more races12%
    Asian9%
    Black6%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    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 Nativity Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    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 Nativity Catholic School

    What grades does Nativity Catholic School serve?

    Nativity Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Nativity Catholic School?

    About 264 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Nativity 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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