St. Catherines School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–12
Richmond, VA
6001 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest Christian schools in Virginia
- The largest Christian school in Richmond
- Smaller classes than 80% of Christian schools in Virginia
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011
In Richmond, Virginia, St. Catherines School is an Episcopal private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 895 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Christian schools in Virginia. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 173 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–12
- Students
- 895
- Teachers
- 141.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.3
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- Episcopal
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 80% of Christian schools in Virginia (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 98% of Christian schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 120 Christian schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Episcopal Schools
- National Association of Independent Schools
- 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. Catherines 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. Catherines School
What grades does St. Catherines School serve?
St. Catherines School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend St. Catherines School?
About 895 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Catherines 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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