St. John the Apostle Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Virginia Beach, VA
1968B Sandbridge Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 64% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Virginia Beach since at least 2011
In Virginia Beach, Virginia, St. John the Apostle Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 406 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 64% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Richmond. The school day runs about 7 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
- 406
- Teachers
- 23.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 395 girls, 11 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Richmond
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 68% 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. John the Apostle Catholic 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. John the Apostle Catholic School
What grades does St. John the Apostle Catholic School serve?
St. John the Apostle Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. John the Apostle Catholic School?
About 406 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John the Apostle Catholic 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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