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Our Lady of Hope Catholic School

Parish school · Grades K–8

Potomac Falls, VA

46633 Algonkian Pkwy, Potomac Falls, VA 20165

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic schools in Virginia
  • Serving families in Potomac Falls since at least 2011

In Potomac Falls, Virginia, Our Lady of Hope Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 220 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Arlington. The school day runs about 7 hours, 182 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
220
Teachers
19.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 113 girls, 107 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
182 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 59 Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    218’11–12211’13–14215’15–16210’17–18203’19–20217’21–22220’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K23
    126
    226
    328
    428
    518
    628
    725
    818

    Student body

    White53%
    Hispanic or Latino23%
    Two or more races9%
    Asian7%
    Black5%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    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 Our Lady of Hope 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 Our Lady of Hope Catholic School

    What grades does Our Lady of Hope Catholic School serve?

    Our Lady of Hope Catholic School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Our Lady of Hope Catholic School?

    About 220 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Our Lady of Hope 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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