The Basilica School of St. Mary
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Alexandria, VA
400 Green St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Alexandria since at least 2011
In Alexandria, Virginia, The Basilica School of St. Mary is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 691 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Arlington. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 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
- 691
- Teachers
- 40 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 326 girls, 365 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish 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 98% 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 The Basilica School of St. Mary 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 The Basilica School of St. Mary
What grades does The Basilica School of St. Mary serve?
The Basilica School of St. Mary serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Basilica School of St. Mary?
About 691 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Basilica School of St. Mary?
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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