St. John the Beloved Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
McLean, VA
6422 Linway Ter, McLean, VA 22101
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in Virginia
- Serving families in McLean since at least 2011
In McLean, Virginia, St. John the Beloved Academy is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 245 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Arlington. 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
- 245
- Teachers
- 31.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 124 girls, 121 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Arlington
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 51% 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 Beloved Academy 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 Beloved Academy
What grades does St. John the Beloved Academy serve?
St. John the Beloved Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. John the Beloved Academy?
About 245 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John the Beloved Academy?
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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