St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Richmond, VA
9501 Gayton Rd, Richmond, VA 23229
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011
St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond is a Catholic parish school in Richmond, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 391 students and around 16 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Richmond. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 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
- 391
- Teachers
- 25.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 212 girls, 179 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish 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 66% 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. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond 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. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond
What grades does St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond serve?
St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond?
About 391 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond?
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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