Queen of Apostles Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Alexandria, VA
4409 Sano St, Alexandria, VA 22312
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic schools in Virginia
- Serving families in Alexandria since at least 2011
In Alexandria, Virginia, Queen of Apostles Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 159 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% 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, 180 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
- 159
- Teachers
- 14.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 90 girls, 69 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Arlington
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia (11 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 83% 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 Queen of Apostles Catholic 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 Queen of Apostles Catholic School
What grades does Queen of Apostles Catholic School serve?
Queen of Apostles Catholic School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Queen of Apostles Catholic School?
About 159 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Queen of Apostles 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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