Star of the Sea School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Virginia Beach, VA
309 15th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Virginia Beach since at least 2011
In Virginia Beach, Virginia, Star of the Sea School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 213 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 10% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Richmond. The school day runs about 7 hours, 177 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
- 213
- Teachers
- 17.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 96 girls, 117 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Richmond
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 51% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia (12 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 71% 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 Star of the Sea 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 Star of the Sea School
What grades does Star of the Sea School serve?
Star of the Sea School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Star of the Sea School?
About 213 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Star of the Sea 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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