#1 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
St. Pius X School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic schools in Virginia
Norfolk, VA
A+Overall grade155 students6 students per teacher
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#2 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
St. Ann Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in Virginia
Arlington, VA
A+Overall grade222 students7 students per teacher
#3 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Danville
Danville, VA
A+Overall grade120 students8 students per teacher
#4 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
St. Mark Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic schools in Virginia
Vienna, VA
A+Overall grade356 students6 students per teacher
#5 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Portsmouth
Portsmouth, VA
A+Overall grade156 students9 students per teacher
#6 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
St. Joseph School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Virginia
Petersburg, VA
A+Overall grade162 students10 students per teacher
#7 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
Queen of Apostles Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic schools in Virginia
Alexandria, VA
A+Overall grade159 students11 students per teacher
#8 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
All Saints Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Richmond
Richmond, VA
A+Overall grade187 students10 students per teacher
#9 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
Epiphany Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Culpeper
Culpeper, VA
A+Overall grade114 students9 students per teacher
#10 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
Christ the King Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Virginia
Norfolk, VA
A+Overall grade207 students7 students per teacher
#11 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
St. Paul VI Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest of 74 Catholic schools in Virginia
Chantilly, VA
A+Overall grade1,183 students11 students per teacher
#12 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood C
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA
A+Overall grade243 students10 students per teacher
#13 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
Linton Hall School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Bristow
Bristow, VA
A+Overall grade216 students7 students per teacher
#14 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
St. Mary Star of the Sea School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Hampton
Hampton, VA
A+Overall grade141 students11 students per teacher
#15 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
St. Theresa Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The only Catholic school in Ashburn
Ashburn, VA
A+Overall grade432 students11 students per teacher
#16 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
St. Bernadette School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Springfield since at least 2011
Springfield, VA
A+Overall grade439 students12 students per teacher
#17 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
Our Lady of Hope Catholic School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic schools in Virginia
Potomac Falls, VA
A+Overall grade220 students11 students per teacher
#18 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
St. Ambrose School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Annandale
Annandale, VA
A+Overall grade139 students8 students per teacher
#19 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
St. Annes School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Bristol
Bristol, VA
A+Overall grade123 students8 students per teacher
#20 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
St. John the Beloved Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in Virginia
McLean, VA
A+Overall grade245 students8 students per teacher
#21 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
St. Matthew's School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
A+Overall grade421 students12 students per teacher
#22 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Virginia
Arlington, VA
A+Overall grade1,155 students10 students per teacher
#23 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
Peninsula Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 8–12
Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in Virginia
Newport News, VA
A+Overall grade260 students9 students per teacher
#24 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
St. Gregory the Great School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Catholic school in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
A+Overall grade561 students12 students per teacher
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