St. Bernadette School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Springfield, VA
7602 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield, VA 22152
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Springfield since at least 2011
St. Bernadette School is a Catholic parish school in Springfield, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 439 students and around 12 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Arlington. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 189 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
- 439
- Teachers
- 37 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 239 girls, 200 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Arlington
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 189 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 56% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia (12 students per teacher).
- Larger than 81% 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 St. Bernadette 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. Bernadette School
What grades does St. Bernadette School serve?
St. Bernadette School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Bernadette School?
About 439 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Bernadette 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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