St. Anthony of Padua School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Falls Church, VA
3301 Glen Carlyn Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the most diverse private schools in Virginia
In Falls Church, Virginia, St. Anthony of Padua School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 220 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Arlington. The school day runs about 7.5 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
- 220
- Teachers
- 15.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 110 girls, 110 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Arlington
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- 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
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Anthony of Padua 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 St. Anthony of Padua School
What grades does St. Anthony of Padua School serve?
St. Anthony of Padua School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Anthony of Padua School?
About 220 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Anthony of Padua 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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