St. Thomas More Cathedral School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Arlington, VA
105 N Thomas St, Arlington, VA 22203
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 28% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Arlington since at least 2011
St. Thomas More Cathedral School is a Catholic diocesan school in Arlington, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 440 students and around 15 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 28% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Arlington. Students attend about 7.5 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
- 440
- Teachers
- 29.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 218 girls, 222 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Arlington
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 83% 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. Thomas More Cathedral 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. Thomas More Cathedral School
What grades does St. Thomas More Cathedral School serve?
St. Thomas More Cathedral School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Thomas More Cathedral School?
About 440 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Thomas More Cathedral 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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