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Walsingham Academy

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12

Williamsburg, VA

1100 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Overall grade: B

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

  • B-Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Williamsburg
  • 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Williamsburg since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Walsingham Academy is a Catholic parish school in Williamsburg, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 462 students and around 17 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 10% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Richmond. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. 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–12
Students
462
Teachers
26.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
17.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 213 girls, 249 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 67% of Catholic schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 384 Catholic schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    421’11–12476’13–14409’17–18401’19–20462’21–22462’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K36
    K35
    132
    231
    325
    433
    535
    648
    731
    841
    941
    1031
    1131
    1248

    Student body

    White82%
    Asian7%
    Black5%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Two or more races3%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association
    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Walsingham Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Virginia's programs →

    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 Walsingham Academy

    What grades does Walsingham Academy serve?

    Walsingham Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Walsingham Academy?

    About 462 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Walsingham Academy?

    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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