Portsmouth Catholic Regional School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Portsmouth, VA
2301 Oregon Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Portsmouth
- Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Virginia
- Growing: enrollment up 17% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Portsmouth since at least 2011
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School is a Catholic diocesan school in Portsmouth, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 156 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia. Enrollment has grown about 17% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Richmond. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 195 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
- 156
- Teachers
- 17.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 87 girls, 69 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Richmond
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 195 days
- Library
- Yes
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about Portsmouth Catholic Regional School.
How it compares
- Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 86% 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 Portsmouth Catholic Regional 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 Portsmouth Catholic Regional School
What grades does Portsmouth Catholic Regional School serve?
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Portsmouth Catholic Regional School?
About 156 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Portsmouth Catholic Regional 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.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
Tinker Bell Daycare
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The only preschool in Portsmouth
Portsmouth, VA0.7 mi
Portsmouth Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Portsmouth
Portsmouth, VA1.0 mi
Toras Chaim
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–7
The only Jewish school in Portsmouth
Portsmouth, VA2.4 mi
Christopher Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Growing: enrollment up 45% since 2011–12
Portsmouth, VA2.9 mi
Harbor Point Academy
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Portsmouth, VA3.0 mi
Harbor Point Behavior Health Center
Special education school · Grades 6–12
The only special education school in Portsmouth
Portsmouth, VA3.0 mi