St. Pius X School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Norfolk, VA
7800 Halprin Dr, Norfolk, VA 23518
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic schools in Virginia
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Norfolk
- Serving families in Norfolk since at least 2011
In Norfolk, Virginia, St. Pius X School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 155 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Richmond. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 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
- 155
- Teachers
- 27 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 78 girls, 77 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Richmond
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 88% 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. Pius X 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. Pius X School
What grades does St. Pius X School serve?
St. Pius X School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Pius X School?
About 155 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Pius X 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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