St. Gregory the Great School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Virginia Beach, VA
5343 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest Catholic school in Virginia Beach
- Serving families in Virginia Beach since at least 2011
In Virginia Beach, Virginia, St. Gregory the Great School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 561 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Richmond. The school day runs about 6.5 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
- 561
- Teachers
- 45.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 257 girls, 304 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Richmond
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 51% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia (12 students per teacher).
- Larger than 95% 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. Gregory the Great 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. Gregory the Great School
What grades does St. Gregory the Great School serve?
St. Gregory the Great School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Gregory the Great School?
About 561 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Gregory the Great 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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