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St. William of York Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Stafford, VA

3130 Richmond Hwy, Stafford, VA 22554

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 32% since 2017–18

St. William of York Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Stafford, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 224 students and around 14 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 32% since 2017–18. The school is part of the Diocese of Arlington. 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
224
Teachers
15.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 135 girls, 89 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 58% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 59 Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    170’17–18197’19–20216’21–22224’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K46
    K26
    126
    227
    326
    426
    526
    626
    720
    821

    Student body

    White61%
    Hispanic or Latino21%
    Two or more races11%
    Black4%
    Asian3%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    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. William of York Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about St. William of York Catholic School

    What grades does St. William of York Catholic School serve?

    St. William of York Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. William of York Catholic School?

    About 224 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. William of York 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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