St. Louis Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Alexandria, VA
2901 Popkins Ln, Alexandria, VA 22306
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Alexandria since at least 2011
In Alexandria, Virginia, St. Louis Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 468 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 14% 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
- 468
- Teachers
- 28.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 227 girls, 241 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Arlington
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 86% 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. Louis 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. Louis Catholic School
What grades does St. Louis Catholic School serve?
St. Louis Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Louis Catholic School?
About 468 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Louis 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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