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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Richmond, VA

8250 Woodman Rd, Richmond, VA 23228

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011

In Richmond, Virginia, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 337 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Richmond. The school day runs about 7 hours, 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
337
Teachers
28 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12
Boys and girls
Coed · 182 girls, 155 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia (12 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 59 Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    352’11–12331’13–14317’15–16342’17–18326’19–20332’21–22337’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K12
    K38
    131
    238
    337
    438
    531
    649
    742
    833

    Student body

    White61%
    Black17%
    Hispanic or Latino13%
    Asian4%
    Two or more races4%

    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 Lourdes Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    • 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?
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    Questions about Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

    What grades does Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School serve?

    Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School?

    About 337 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Our Lady of Lourdes 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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