St. Patrick Catholic School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Norfolk, VA
1000 Bolling Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest Catholic school in Norfolk
- Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic schools in Virginia
- Serving families in Norfolk since at least 2011
St. Patrick Catholic School is an independent Catholic school in Norfolk, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 373 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia. The school is part of the Diocese of Richmond. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 179 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
- 373
- Teachers
- 33.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 198 girls, 175 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Richmond
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 179 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 64% 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
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Patrick 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. Patrick Catholic School
What grades does St. Patrick Catholic School serve?
St. Patrick Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Patrick Catholic School?
About 373 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Patrick 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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