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St. Bridget School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Richmond, VA

6011 York Rd, Richmond, VA 23226

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in Virginia
  • Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011

St. Bridget School is a Catholic diocesan school in Richmond, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 477 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Richmond. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 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
477
Teachers
45.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 261 girls, 216 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 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia (11 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 59 Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    454’11–12462’13–14445’15–16436’17–18407’19–20463’21–22477’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K36
    K60
    164
    255
    356
    444
    552
    651
    753
    842

    Student body

    White84%
    Hispanic or Latino9%
    Two or more races4%
    Black1%
    Asian1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    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. Bridget School whether it takes part.

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    • 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 St. Bridget School

    What grades does St. Bridget School serve?

    St. Bridget School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Bridget School?

    About 477 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Bridget 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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